How far is Frenchville, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Frenchville, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 358.4 miles (576.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.39 mi
06h 00m
Flight
280.39 mi
451.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.39 mi
Kilometers
451.25 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.39 mi
Kilometers
576.77 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Oct 15, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Frenchville
Fri, Oct 16, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frenchville
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Oct 15, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frenchville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Passadumkeag
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Frenchville
171.1 mi
03h 00m
To Biddeford
187.3 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Agatha Avenue

    22 m · 11 sec · Saint Agatha Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Frenchville Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Frenchville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  24. 24

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frenchville 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
168 mi · 47%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 15%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 9%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
280.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Passadumkeag
03h 00m from Frenchville
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchville and Sunny near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358.4 miles (576.8 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Passadumkeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.1 miles from Frenchville and 187.3 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.36 one way or $110.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchville and Sunny near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Passadumkeag

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

32 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

44 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

84 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

91 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frenchville and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 280.39 mi (451.25 km).

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#1 Frenchville

Frenchville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2808700, -68.3797600
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Agatha Avenue (-68.379884, 47.280781)
End: Main Street (-70.453383, 43.492573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.65 gal
47.87 L · about $55.36
Round trip
$110.71
25.3 gal · 95.74 L
Estimated CO2
112.4 kg one way
Round trip: 224.8 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $55.36 $110.71
Mid-grade $4.93 $62.30 $124.60
Premium $5.41 $68.44 $136.87
Diesel $6.44 $81.40 $162.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Frenchville and Biddeford. The current time is 17:43:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.