How far is Biddeford, ME from Wells, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Wells, ME is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
16.91 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.41 mi
21.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.41 mi
Kilometers
21.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.22 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From Biddeford
8.5 mi
00h 12m
To Wells
8.5 mi
00h 12m

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
Wells Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Slight 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 Wells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    634 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston

    2750 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  10. 10

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

    29 m · 2 sec · Post Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.8 mi · 70%
Alfred Street
2.53 mi · 15%
Sanford Road
1.56 mi · 9%
I 95 South Toll
0.52 mi · 3%
ME 9
0.47 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 12m from Biddeford
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Biddeford and 8.5 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Wells. Straight-line distance: 13.41 mi (21.58 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Wells

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population10,819
Coordinates43.3220300, -70.5808900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 Wells. The current time is 05:08:26.

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.