How far is Biddeford, ME from Searsmont, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Searsmont, ME is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
111.43 mi
02h 19m
Flight
86.76 mi
139.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.76 mi
Kilometers
139.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.43 mi
Kilometers
179.33 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Searsmont
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Searsmont
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
55.7 mi
01h 09m
To Searsmont
55.7 mi
01h 09m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  14. 14

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto New England Road

    3.5 mi · 9 min · New England Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New England Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 47%
Maine Turnpike
18.6 mi · 17%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 16%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 7%
Acadia Highway
3.95 mi · 4%
New England Road
3.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 09m from Biddeford
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Chance Rain Showers near Searsmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Biddeford and 55.7 miles from Searsmont.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Searsmont. Straight-line distance: 86.76 mi (139.62 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Searsmont

City in United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.3617400, -69.1950400
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Searsmont (-69.19504, 44.36174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.88 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.01
7.86 gal · 29.76 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.50 $31.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.52 $35.03
Premium $4.86 $19.09 $38.18
Diesel $6.00 $23.57 $47.14

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 Searsmont. The current time is 04:55:32.

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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.