How far is Biddeford, ME from South Berwick, ME?
The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to South Berwick, ME is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biddeford and South Berwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and South Berwick.
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Start on Main Street
12 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp right
634 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
2750 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.8 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
2472 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sanford Road
3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road
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Continue on Wells Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Portland Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
59 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Scotts Court
70 m · 10 sec · Scotts Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scotts Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biddeford and South Berwick.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near South Berwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to South Berwick?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Biddeford and 14.6 miles from South Berwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near South Berwick.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells Beach Station.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and South Berwick. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.65 km).
#1 Biddeford
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 21,500 |
| Coordinates | 43.4925800, -70.4533800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Berwick
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,613 |
| Coordinates | 43.2345300, -70.8095000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Berwick (-70.8095, 43.23453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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