How far is Chelsea, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Chelsea, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
69.66 mi
01h 14m
Flight
63.92 mi
102.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.92 mi
Kilometers
102.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.66 mi
Kilometers
112.1 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sun, May 31, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Chelsea
Sun, May 31, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-05-31T01:21
Arrive Biddeford
Sun, May 31, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
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 Chelsea
34.5 mi
00h 37m
To Biddeford
35.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hankerson Road

    17 m · 8 sec · Hankerson Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Togus Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Togus Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 78%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 10%
North Street
1.73 mi · 2%
Windsor Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Togus Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 37m from Chelsea
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chelsea and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 34.5 miles from Chelsea and 35.1 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chelsea and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Chelsea and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 63.92 mi (102.87 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

Town in Maine, US

Population2,753
Coordinates44.2503500, -69.7172700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Hankerson Road (-69.717284, 44.250315)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.96 $21.93
Premium $4.86 $11.95 $23.90
Diesel $6.00 $14.75 $29.51

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Biddeford. The current time is 01:21:10.

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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.