How far is Kittery, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Kittery, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.67 mi
00h 36m
Flight
31.35 mi
50.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.19 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Kittery
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittery
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kittery
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Kittery
16.8 mi
00h 18m
To Biddeford
16.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Kittery and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whipple Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Whipple Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shapleigh Road

    2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rogers Road

    2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogers Road

    724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Road

    153 m · 17 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel

    2098 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    69 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittery 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.8 mi · 86%
Alfred Street
2.38 mi · 7%
Route 1
0.75 mi · 2%
Rogers Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Shapleigh Road
0.41 mi · 1%
ME 111
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 18m from Kittery
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Kittery 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 Kittery to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Kittery and 16.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittery and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.46 km).

Kittery

#1 Kittery

Town in Maine

Population9,876
Coordinates43.0881400, -70.7361600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Whipple Road (-70.73595, 43.088249)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 Kittery and Biddeford. The current time is 01:01:17.

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.