How far is Biddeford, ME from Waldoboro, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Waldoboro, ME is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.55 mi
01h 50m
Flight
68 mi
109.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68 mi
Kilometers
109.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.55 mi
Kilometers
128.02 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Biddeford
39.7 mi
00h 55m
To Waldoboro
39.8 mi
00h 55m

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
51°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 Waldoboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 35%
Route 1
19 mi · 24%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 12%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 11%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Atlantic Highway
2.97 mi · 4%
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 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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 55m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Biddeford and 39.8 miles from Waldoboro.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Waldoboro. Straight-line distance: 68 mi (109.43 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Waldoboro (-69.3756, 44.09536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.05
Premium $4.86 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $6.00 $16.85 $33.70

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 Waldoboro. The current time is 03:08:15.

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.