How far is Biddeford, ME from Fort Kent, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Fort Kent, ME is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.72 mi
06h 44m
Flight
275.47 mi
443.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.47 mi
Kilometers
443.32 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.72 mi
Kilometers
532.25 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Fort Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Greenbush
ME

City in Minnesota, United States

From Biddeford
165.3 mi
03h 22m
To Fort Kent
165.4 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Fort Kent.

  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

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    92 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Highland Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
169 mi · 51%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 16%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 9%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 9%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 5%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
275.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbush
03h 22m from Biddeford
Leave By
10:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Slight Chance Light Snow near Fort Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Fort Kent?

The road trip is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Biddeford and 165.4 miles from Fort Kent.

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

The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.04 one way or $92.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Slight Chance Light Snow near Fort Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbush

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenbush, 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 Greenbush.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

20 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

72 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

79 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Fort Kent. Straight-line distance: 275.47 mi (443.32 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Fort Kent

#2 Fort Kent

Town in Maine, USA

Population3,805
Coordinates47.2586500, -68.5894900
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Fort Kent (-68.58949, 47.25865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.18 L · about $46.04
Round trip
$92.08
23.34 gal · 88.36 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $46.04 $92.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $52.01 $104.03
Premium $4.86 $56.69 $113.39
Diesel $6.00 $69.98 $139.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Fort Kent. The current time is 00:21:44.

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.