How far is Biddeford, ME from Peru, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Peru, ME is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
80.53 mi
01h 39m
Flight
70.11 mi
112.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.11 mi
Kilometers
112.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.53 mi
Kilometers
129.6 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peru
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Peru
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Biddeford
40.3 mi
00h 49m
To Peru
40.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Auburn Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
39.2 mi · 49%
Auburn Road
16.1 mi · 20%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 5%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Turner Street
2.97 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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 49m from Biddeford
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Biddeford and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Biddeford and 40.3 miles from Peru.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Biddeford and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Peru. Straight-line distance: 70.11 mi (112.83 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Peru

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,509
Coordinates44.5067300, -70.4053400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Peru (-70.40534, 44.50673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.66 $25.32
Premium $4.86 $13.80 $27.59
Diesel $6.00 $17.03 $34.06

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 Peru. The current time is 22:36:59.

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.