How far is Biddeford, ME from Union, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Union, ME is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
94.97 mi
02h 03m
Flight
76.93 mi
123.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.93 mi
Kilometers
123.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.97 mi
Kilometers
152.84 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
47.5 mi
01h 01m
To Union
47.5 mi
01h 01m

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
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockland Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Heald Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Common Road

    3192 ft · 1 min · Common Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Common Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
51.3 mi · 54%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 9%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 9%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 01m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Biddeford and Areas Of Fog near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Biddeford and 47.5 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Biddeford and Areas Of Fog near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Union. Straight-line distance: 76.93 mi (123.81 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Union (-69.27421, 44.21147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.86 $16.27 $32.55
Diesel $6.00 $20.09 $40.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Union. The current time is 12:57:51.

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.