How far is Biddeford, ME from Owls Head, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Owls Head, ME is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.81 mi
02h 20m
Flight
80.68 mi
129.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.68 mi
Kilometers
129.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.81 mi
Kilometers
159.02 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owls Head
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Owls Head
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Biddeford
49.3 mi
01h 10m
To Owls Head
49.5 mi
01h 10m

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
Owls Head Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Thursday
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Owls Head.

  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

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2011 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Thomaston Street

    1273 ft · 37 sec · Thomaston Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2012 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ingraham Lane

    2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on Ingraham Drive

    2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Weskeag Road

    107 m · 11 sec · Weskeag Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Shore Drive

    2.6 mi · 7 min · North Shore Drive

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 29%
Route 1
19 mi · 19%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 14%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
01h 10m from Biddeford
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Chance Rain Showers near Owls Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Owls Head?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Biddeford and 49.5 miles from Owls Head.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Chance Rain Showers near Owls Head.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Owls Head. Straight-line distance: 80.68 mi (129.84 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Owls Head

#2 Owls Head

City in United States of America

Population1,608
Coordinates44.0823000, -69.0572600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Owls Head (-69.05726, 44.0823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.77
Round trip
$27.54
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.77 $27.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.55 $31.11
Premium $4.86 $16.95 $33.91
Diesel $6.00 $20.93 $41.86

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 Owls Head. The current time is 05:52:00.

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.