How far is Biddeford, ME from Readfield, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Readfield, ME is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
73.63 mi
01h 30m
Flight
66.42 mi
106.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.42 mi
Kilometers
106.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.63 mi
Kilometers
118.49 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-18T10:48
Arrive Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Biddeford
36.8 mi
00h 45m
To Readfield
36.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  17. 17

    Continue on US 202

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  19. 19

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 133

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133

  21. 21

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
39.2 mi · 53%
US 202
6.73 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.74 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
Winthrop Road
3.15 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 45m from Biddeford
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Biddeford and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 36.8 miles from Biddeford and 36.8 miles from Readfield.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Biddeford and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

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 Readfield. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.9 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Readfield (-69.96672, 44.38785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Readfield. The current time is 10:48:52.

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.