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

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to New Sharon, ME is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.29 mi
02h 00m
Flight
82.13 mi
132.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.29 mi
Kilometers
151.75 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sharon
Thu, Apr 16, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 16, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-16T06:08
Arrive New Sharon
Thu, Apr 16, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Biddeford
47.2 mi
01h 00m
To New Sharon
47.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    992 ft · 27 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1680 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  24. 24

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Chesterville Road

    834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Philbrick Street

    949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
39.2 mi · 42%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 13%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 10%
Franklin Road
7.15 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 4%
Farmington Falls Road
3.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 00m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Biddeford and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Biddeford and 47.2 miles from New Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Biddeford and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 82.13 mi (132.18 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.27
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.14 $26.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.84 $29.68
Premium $4.86 $16.18 $32.35
Diesel $6.00 $19.97 $39.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and New Sharon. The current time is 06:08:31.

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.