How far is Biddeford, ME from Mars Hill, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Mars Hill, ME is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
289.18 mi
05h 25m
Flight
244.11 mi
392.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.11 mi
Kilometers
392.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.18 mi
Kilometers
465.39 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mars Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Mars Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 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

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
Bangor
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From Biddeford
144.5 mi
02h 42m
To Mars Hill
144.7 mi
02h 42m

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
46°F
Thursday

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 Mars Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Mars Hill.

  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

    1444 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2608 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    68 m · 13 sec · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
207 mi · 72%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 18%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
North Street
4.66 mi · 2%
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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
02h 42m from Biddeford
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Mars Hill?

The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Biddeford and 144.7 miles from Mars Hill.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.24 one way or $80.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 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 Mars Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

3 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

14 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Mars Hill. Straight-line distance: 244.11 mi (392.86 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Mars Hill

#2 Mars Hill

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,461
Coordinates46.5158800, -67.8664100
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Mars Hill (-67.86641, 46.51588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.63 L · about $40.24
Round trip
$80.48
20.4 gal · 77.26 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $40.24 $80.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $45.46 $90.92
Premium $4.86 $49.55 $99.10
Diesel $6.00 $61.17 $122.34

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 Mars Hill. The current time is 00:07:30.

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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.