How far is Biddeford, ME from South Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to South Portland, ME is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.01 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.8 mi
23.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.8 mi
Kilometers
23.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.01 mi
Kilometers
30.59 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Mon, May 4, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Mon, May 4, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive South Portland
Mon, May 4, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From Biddeford
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To South Portland
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Monday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and South Portland.

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South Portland

    1988 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 46%
Broadway
2.89 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.92 mi · 10%
Downtown Portland
1.47 mi · 8%
North Street
1.41 mi · 7%
Samantha Smith Way
1.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

8.75 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 13m from Biddeford
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Biddeford and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to South Portland?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Biddeford and 9.9 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Biddeford and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 14.8 mi (23.82 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and South Portland. The current time is 21:49:09.

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.