How far is Dedham, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Dedham, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
157.57 mi
02h 34m
Flight
121.52 mi
195.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.52 mi
Kilometers
195.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.58 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
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-04-22T23:50
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM 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
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Dedham
78.7 mi
01h 17m
To Biddeford
78.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    662 ft · 36 sec · South Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Dedham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lower Dedham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2149 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dedham 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 50%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 34%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 5%
Wilson Street
5.75 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.83 mi · 3%
Lower Dedham Road
3.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 26m

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 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 17m from Dedham
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dedham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Dedham and 78.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dedham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.7 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 7.2 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 7.1 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 Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 121.52 mi (195.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dedham

Town in Maine

Population1,666
Coordinates44.6917400, -68.6619800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: South Road (-68.661717, 44.692339)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.87
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.93 $43.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.78 $49.56
Premium $4.86 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $6.00 $33.34 $66.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dedham and Biddeford. The current time is 23:50:48.

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.