How far is Biddeford, ME from Kittery, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Kittery, ME is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.68 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.35 mi
50.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.68 mi
Kilometers
55.81 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kittery
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Kittery
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
17.3 mi
00h 21m
To Kittery
17.3 mi
00h 21m

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
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    634 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston

    2750 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    29.5 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick

    1951 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    157 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1654 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    131 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whipple Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.5 mi · 85%
Alfred Street
2.53 mi · 7%
US 1
1.42 mi · 4%
I 95 South Toll
0.52 mi · 2%
ME 236
0.37 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 21m from Biddeford
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kittery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Biddeford and 17.3 miles from Kittery.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kittery.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Kittery. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.46 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Kittery

Town in Maine

Population9,876
Coordinates43.0881400, -70.7361600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Kittery (-70.73616, 43.08814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 Kittery. The current time is 04:08:26.

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.