How far is Biddeford, ME from Harrison, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Harrison, ME is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
55.71 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.14 mi
71.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.71 mi
Kilometers
89.66 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Biddeford
27.8 mi
00h 39m
To Harrison
27.8 mi
00h 39m

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
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road

    2831 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1684 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 44%
Maine Turnpike
12.9 mi · 23%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 8%
Bridgton Road
4.12 mi · 7%
Harrison Road
4.09 mi · 7%
Riverside Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 39m from Biddeford
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Biddeford and 27.8 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.04 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Harrison (-70.67923, 44.11035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.86 $9.57 $19.14
Diesel $6.00 $11.81 $23.63

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 Harrison. The current time is 03:37:05.

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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.