How far is Hodgdon, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Hodgdon, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.57 mi
04h 09m
Flight
217.73 mi
350.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.73 mi
Kilometers
350.4 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.57 mi
Kilometers
430.61 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hodgdon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hodgdon
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hodgdon
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
Carmel
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Hodgdon
134.5 mi
02h 04m
To Biddeford
133 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hodgdon Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hodgdon Mills Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calais Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Military Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Military Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    616 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  9. 9

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
201 mi · 75%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 20%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 3%
Calais Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Court Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Hodgdon Mills Road
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmel
02h 04m from Hodgdon
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Hodgdon 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 Hodgdon to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Hodgdon and 133 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.24 one way or $74.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Hodgdon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Carmel

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

32 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

42 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hodgdon and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 217.73 mi (350.4 km).

Hodgdon

#1 Hodgdon

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates46.0539400, -67.8666800
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Hodgdon Mills Road (-67.866693, 46.05406)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.74 L · about $37.24
Round trip
$74.48
18.88 gal · 71.48 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $37.24 $74.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $42.07 $84.15
Premium $4.86 $45.86 $91.72
Diesel $6.00 $56.61 $113.22

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 Hodgdon and Biddeford. The current time is 03:19:50.

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.