How far is Dexter, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
132.86 mi
02h 12m
Flight
120.46 mi
193.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.46 mi
Kilometers
193.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.86 mi
Kilometers
213.82 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Dexter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dexter
2026-04-23T02:31
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dexter
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
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Dexter
66.1 mi
01h 06m
To Biddeford
66.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 41%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 40%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 5%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 4%
North Street
1.73 mi · 1%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
01h 06m from Dexter
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dexter 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 Dexter to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Dexter and 66.7 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 120.46 mi (193.86 km).

Dexter

#1 Dexter

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population3,702
Coordinates45.0239500, -69.2897700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-69.289885, 45.023941)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.75 L · about $18.50
Round trip
$37.00
9.38 gal · 35.5 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.50 $37.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.90 $41.81
Premium $4.86 $22.78 $45.57
Diesel $6.00 $28.13 $56.25

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 Dexter and Biddeford. The current time is 02:31:50.

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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.