How far is Falmouth Foreside, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth Foreside, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
24.69 mi
00h 30m
Flight
20.76 mi
33.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.76 mi
Kilometers
33.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.73 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth Foreside
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth Foreside
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Biddeford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth Foreside
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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Falmouth Foreside
11.6 mi
00h 15m
To Biddeford
13.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth Foreside and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Foreside Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Foreside Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Martin Point Bridge

    1308 ft · 22 sec · Martin Point Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Veranda Street

    2370 ft · 48 sec · Veranda Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veranda Street
8.33 mi · 34%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 29%
Foreside Road
2.38 mi · 10%
North Street
1.73 mi · 7%
Route 1
1.21 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.27 mi · 00h 08m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 15m from Falmouth Foreside
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Falmouth Foreside and Rain Showers Likely near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falmouth Foreside to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Falmouth Foreside and 13.1 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Falmouth Foreside and Rain Showers Likely near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth Foreside and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 km).

Falmouth Foreside

#1 Falmouth Foreside

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population1,511
Coordinates43.7348000, -70.2078300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Foreside Road (-70.207904, 43.734852)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth Foreside and Biddeford. The current time is 01:02:53.

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.