How far is Frankfort, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Frankfort, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
148.48 mi
02h 28m
Flight
109.95 mi
176.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.48 mi
Kilometers
238.95 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sat, May 30, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Sat, May 30, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-05-30T19:00
Arrive Biddeford
Sat, May 30, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort
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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Frankfort
68.2 mi
01h 14m
To Biddeford
80.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hill Road

    35 m · 5 sec · West Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loggin Road

    577 ft · 16 sec · Loggin Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Road South

  4. 4

    Continue on Bangor Road

    6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  13. 13

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  32. 32

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 36%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 12%
Maine Turnpike
13.2 mi · 9%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 6%
East Main Street
7.04 mi · 5%
Bangor Road
6.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

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

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 14m from Frankfort
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Frankfort and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Frankfort and 80.3 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Frankfort and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 109.95 mi (176.94 km).

Frankfort

#1 Frankfort

Town in Maine

Population1,196
Coordinates44.6098000, -68.8767000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hill Road (-68.876554, 44.609818)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.34
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.67 $41.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.35 $46.71
Premium $4.86 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $6.00 $31.42 $62.85

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Biddeford. The current time is 19:00:08.

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.