How far is Lewiston, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
48.5 mi
00h 54m
Flight
43.65 mi
70.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.65 mi
Kilometers
70.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.05 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Wed, Apr 22, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-22T18:00
Arrive Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
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
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Lewiston
24 mi
00h 27m
To Biddeford
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Sabattus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2665 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · 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 Lewiston and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi · 79%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 10%
North Street
1.73 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.37 mi · 3%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 2%
Minot Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

30.4 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
00h 27m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Lewiston and 24.4 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

14 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

33 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 43.65 mi (70.24 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.214787, 44.100393)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Biddeford. The current time is 18:00:25.

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.