How far is Biddeford, ME from Vinalhaven, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Vinalhaven, ME is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.86 mi
03h 28m
Flight
89.55 mi
144.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.55 mi
Kilometers
144.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.86 mi
Kilometers
181.63 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vinalhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Vinalhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Biddeford
56.4 mi
01h 44m
To Vinalhaven
56.5 mi
01h 44m

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
Vinalhaven Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Thursday
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2006 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    117 m · 17 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  23. 23

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

    17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    76 m · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    2673 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 25%
Route 1
19 mi · 17%
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 15%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 12%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
01h 44m from Biddeford
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Biddeford and 56.5 miles from Vinalhaven.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Vinalhaven. Straight-line distance: 89.55 mi (144.12 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Vinalhaven

City in Maine, United States of America

Population1,128
Coordinates44.0481400, -68.8317000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Vinalhaven (-68.8317, 44.04814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.40
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.70 $31.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.74 $35.48
Premium $4.86 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $6.00 $23.87 $47.74

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 Vinalhaven. The current time is 06:23:13.

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.