How far is Fryeburg, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.75 mi
01h 12m
Flight
44.75 mi
72.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.75 mi
Kilometers
81.67 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Fryeburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fryeburg
2026-04-18T06:31
Arrive Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fryeburg
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
Limington
ME

Town in Maine

From Fryeburg
25.7 mi
00h 36m
To Biddeford
25 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    34 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Portland Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Portland Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pequawket Trail

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Pequawket Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Grange Hall Road

    148 m · 15 sec · Grange Hall Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Saco Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Long Plains Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Parker Farm Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fryeburg 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pequawket Trail
14.2 mi · 28%
Ossipee Trail
8.18 mi · 16%
River Road
5.82 mi · 11%
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 10%
Portland Street
4.01 mi · 8%
Saco Road
3.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pequawket Trail

Continue on Pequawket Trail

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limington
00h 36m from Fryeburg
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fryeburg 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 Fryeburg to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Fryeburg and 25 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Fryeburg and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Limington

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

34 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

43 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fryeburg and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).

Fryeburg

#1 Fryeburg

City in Maine, United States

Population3,436
Coordinates44.0164600, -70.9806200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.98082, 44.016589)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fryeburg and Biddeford. The current time is 06:31:11.

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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.