How far is Biddeford, ME from Jefferson, ME?
The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Jefferson, ME is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biddeford and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Jefferson.
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Start on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Beach Street
49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland
3039 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
1774 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Central Street
916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Continue on Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
129 m · 7 sec · Rockland Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waldoboro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Waldoboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Village Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Village Street
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Continue on Village Street
42 m · 4 sec · Village Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biddeford and Jefferson.
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.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
51.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Biddeford and 43.2 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topsham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 70.15 mi (112.9 km).
#1 Biddeford
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 21,500 |
| Coordinates | 43.4925800, -70.4533800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,470 |
| Coordinates | 44.2067400, -69.4525400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-69.45254, 44.20674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.82 | $29.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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