How far is Boothbay, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Boothbay, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
72.93 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.8 mi
78.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.8 mi
Kilometers
78.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.93 mi
Kilometers
117.37 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Fri, May 1, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Boothbay
Fri, May 1, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boothbay
2026-04-30T23:06
Arrive Biddeford
Fri, May 1, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boothbay
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
36.2 mi
00h 41m
To Biddeford
36.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wiscasset Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boothbay 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 40%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 13%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 10%
Route 1
6.07 mi · 8%
Wiscasset Road
4.83 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 41m from Boothbay
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Boothbay and Light Rain near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 36.2 miles from Boothbay and 36.7 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Boothbay and Light Rain 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 and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 48.8 mi (78.53 km).

Boothbay

#1 Boothbay

Town in Maine

Population3,203
Coordinates43.8764700, -69.6336600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Wiscasset Road (-69.633707, 43.876521)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Boothbay and Biddeford. The current time is 23:06:17.

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.