How far is Brownville, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Brownville, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
163.69 mi
02h 51m
Flight
143.62 mi
231.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.62 mi
Kilometers
231.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.69 mi
Kilometers
263.43 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownville
2026-04-18T06:38
Arrive Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Brownville
81.5 mi
01h 25m
To Biddeford
82.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    656 ft · 25 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1 km · 55 sec · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    141 m · 11 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    619 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  23. 23

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 33%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 32%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 7%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 5%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 4%
Dover Road
5.22 mi · 3%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
143.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 25m from Brownville
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Brownville and 82.1 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 143.62 mi (231.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brownville

Town of the United States

Population1,197
Coordinates45.3070000, -69.0333700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-69.033188, 45.306883)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.53
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.76 $45.53
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.72 $51.43
Premium $4.86 $28.03 $56.06
Diesel $6.00 $34.60 $69.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownville and Biddeford. The current time is 06:38:10.

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.