How far is Biddeford, ME from Falmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.09 mi
00h 27m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.09 mi
Kilometers
37.16 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Sat, Apr 25, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-25T04:53
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
11.4 mi
00h 13m
To Falmouth
11.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Biddeford and Falmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Falmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beach Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland

    3039 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland

    825 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bucknam Road

    1978 ft · 52 sec · Bucknam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Biddeford and Falmouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
10.9 mi · 47%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 38%
North Street
1.41 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 4%
I 95 North
0.58 mi · 2%
Bucknam Road
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

10.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 13m from Biddeford
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Biddeford and Sunny near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Falmouth?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Biddeford and 11.6 miles from Falmouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Biddeford and Sunny near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Falmouth

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.20
Round trip
$6.39
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.20 $6.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.61 $7.22
Premium $4.86 $3.93 $7.87
Diesel $6.00 $4.86 $9.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Falmouth. The current time is 04:53:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.