How far is Boothbay Harbor, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Boothbay Harbor, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
74.84 mi
01h 28m
Flight
48.15 mi
77.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.15 mi
Kilometers
77.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.84 mi
Kilometers
120.44 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Tue, Jun 2, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Boothbay Harbor
Tue, Jun 2, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boothbay Harbor
2026-06-02T13:05
Arrive Biddeford
Tue, Jun 2, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boothbay Harbor
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Boothbay Harbor
37.1 mi
00h 44m
To Biddeford
37.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay Harbor and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McClintock Street

    44 m · 13 sec · McClintock Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Townsend Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Townsend Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    966 ft · 28 sec · Wiscasset Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle

    28 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 39%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 12%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 10%
Route 1
6.07 mi · 8%
Wiscasset Road
5.12 mi · 7%
Boothbay Road
4.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 44m from Boothbay Harbor
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Boothbay Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boothbay Harbor to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Boothbay Harbor and 37.7 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Boothbay Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boothbay Harbor and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 48.15 mi (77.49 km).

Boothbay Harbor

#1 Boothbay Harbor

Town in Maine

Population2,225
Coordinates43.8523000, -69.6281000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.628123, 43.852317)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.77 $23.53
Premium $4.86 $12.83 $25.65
Diesel $6.00 $15.83 $31.66

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Boothbay Harbor and Biddeford. The current time is 13:05:48.

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.