How far is Biddeford, ME from Hodgdon, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Hodgdon, ME is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.21 mi
04h 54m
Flight
217.73 mi
350.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.73 mi
Kilometers
350.4 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.21 mi
Kilometers
433.25 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hodgdon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T07:40
Arrive Hodgdon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Carmel
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Biddeford
134.5 mi
02h 27m
To Hodgdon
134.7 mi
02h 27m

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
Hodgdon Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

    1337 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Kendall Street

    616 ft · 18 sec · Kendall Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Military Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Calais Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hodgdon Mills Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hodgdon Mills Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
207 mi · 77%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 19%
Calais Road
2.48 mi · 1%
North Street
2.31 mi · 1%
Court Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Hodgdon Mills Road
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmel
02h 27m from Biddeford
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Hodgdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Biddeford and 134.7 miles from Hodgdon.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Hodgdon.

Stop Ideas Near Carmel

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

32 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

42 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Hodgdon. Straight-line distance: 217.73 mi (350.4 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Hodgdon

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates46.0539400, -67.8666800
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Hodgdon (-67.86668, 46.05394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.96 L · about $37.48
Round trip
$74.96
19 gal · 71.92 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $37.48 $74.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $42.34 $84.68
Premium $4.86 $46.15 $92.30
Diesel $6.00 $56.97 $113.94

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 Hodgdon. The current time is 07:40:09.

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.