How far is Eliot, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Eliot, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.53 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.22 mi
47.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.22 mi
Kilometers
47.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.53 mi
Kilometers
60.4 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Eliot
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eliot
2026-04-23T03:18
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eliot
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ogunquit
ME

Town in Maine

From Eliot
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To Biddeford
18.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Eliot and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Depot Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harold L Dow Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Harold L Dow Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 236

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 236

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward State Road

    623 ft · 21 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road

    996 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel

    2098 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    69 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eliot 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.8 mi · 77%
Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 8%
Alfred Street
2.38 mi · 6%
Route 236
1.61 mi · 4%
Route 1
0.75 mi · 2%
ME 111
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogunquit
00h 22m from Eliot
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Eliot 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 Eliot to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ogunquit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Eliot and 18.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Eliot and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Ogunquit

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 Ogunquit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

23 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

27 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

30 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eliot and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 29.22 mi (47.02 km).

Eliot

#1 Eliot

Town in Maine

Population7,115
Coordinates43.1531400, -70.8000600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.800253, 43.153306)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 Eliot and Biddeford. The current time is 03:18:39.

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.