How far is Fort Kent, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Fort Kent, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.08 mi
05h 58m
Flight
275.47 mi
443.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.47 mi
Kilometers
443.32 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.08 mi
Kilometers
581.1 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Kent
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Kent
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenbush
ME

City in Minnesota, United States

From Fort Kent
165.2 mi
02h 59m
To Biddeford
195.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
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 Fort Kent and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    92 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  21. 21

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
163 mi · 45%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 15%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 8%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 8%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 4%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

160 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.6 mi
275.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbush
02h 59m from Fort Kent
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Kent 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 Fort Kent to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km) and usually takes 05h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Fort Kent and 195.9 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.26 one way or $100.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenbush

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

20 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

72 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

79 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Kent and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 275.47 mi (443.32 km).

Fort Kent

#1 Fort Kent

Town in Maine, USA

Population3,805
Coordinates47.2586500, -68.5894900
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Avenue (-68.589476, 47.258621)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.23 L · about $50.26
Round trip
$100.52
25.48 gal · 96.46 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $50.26 $100.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $56.78 $113.56
Premium $4.86 $61.89 $123.78
Diesel $6.00 $76.40 $152.80

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 Fort Kent and Biddeford. The current time is 21:19:04.

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.