How far is Bradford, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Bradford, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
148.97 mi
02h 34m
Flight
132.09 mi
212.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.09 mi
Kilometers
212.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.97 mi
Kilometers
239.74 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Fri, May 1, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Fri, May 1, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-01T16:21
Arrive Biddeford
Fri, May 1, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Bradford
74.2 mi
01h 17m
To Biddeford
74.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bradford Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bradford Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Exeter Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Exeter Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Exeter Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Exeter Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dexter Road

    127 m · 7 sec · Dexter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 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 Bradford and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 36%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 36%
Exeter Road
15.7 mi · 11%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 5%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 3%
Bradford Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
132.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 17m from Bradford
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bradford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Bradford and 74.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bradford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 132.09 mi (212.58 km).

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#1 Bradford

City in Maine, USA

Population1,220
Coordinates45.0667300, -68.9378100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: West Road (-68.937878, 45.066971)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $20.75
Round trip
$41.50
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.75 $41.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.44 $46.89
Premium $4.86 $25.55 $51.11
Diesel $6.00 $31.54 $63.09

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 Bradford and Biddeford. The current time is 16:21:34.

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.