How far is Biddeford, ME from Garland, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Garland, ME is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.25 mi
02h 47m
Flight
124.5 mi
200.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.5 mi
Kilometers
200.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.25 mi
Kilometers
222.49 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Wed, May 13, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-05-12T20:33
Arrive Garland
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Biddeford
69.1 mi
01h 23m
To Garland
69.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Greenhouse Road

    117 m · 8 sec · Greenhouse Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Garland Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Garland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Dexter Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Dexter Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
62.3 mi · 45%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 38%
Dexter Road
8.76 mi · 6%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 3%
Garland Road
3.7 mi · 3%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 23m from Biddeford
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Biddeford and Mostly Clear near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Biddeford and 69.2 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Biddeford and Mostly Clear near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Garland. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.36 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Garland

Place in Maine

Population1,046
Coordinates45.0384000, -69.1603200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Garland (-69.16032, 45.0384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.50
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.25 $38.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.75 $43.50
Premium $4.86 $23.71 $47.41
Diesel $6.00 $29.27 $58.53

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Garland. The current time is 20:33:24.

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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.