How far is Biddeford, ME from New Gloucester, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to New Gloucester, ME is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.95 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.59 mi
54.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.95 mi
Kilometers
61.07 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Gloucester
Tue, May 5, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Tue, May 5, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-05-05T02:31
Arrive New Gloucester
Tue, May 5, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Biddeford
19 mi
00h 25m
To New Gloucester
19 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and New Gloucester.

  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

    18.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Gray Road

    715 ft · 20 sec · West Gray Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1756 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Church Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gloucester Hill Road

    133 m · 19 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
27.3 mi · 72%
Lewiston Road
5.92 mi · 16%
North Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.2 mi · 3%
Church Road
0.98 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 25m from Biddeford
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Biddeford and Mostly Sunny near New Gloucester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to New Gloucester?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Biddeford and 19 miles from New Gloucester.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Biddeford and Mostly Sunny near New Gloucester.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and New Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.06 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
New Gloucester

#2 New Gloucester

City in Maine, United States

Population5,880
Coordinates43.9628500, -70.2825500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: New Gloucester (-70.28255, 43.96285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and New Gloucester. The current time is 02:31:00.

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.