How far is Lisbon Falls, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Lisbon Falls, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
48.65 mi
00h 53m
Flight
39.94 mi
64.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.94 mi
Kilometers
64.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.65 mi
Kilometers
78.29 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lisbon Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon Falls
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon Falls
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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Lisbon Falls
22.1 mi
00h 26m
To Biddeford
26.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Lisbon Falls and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon Falls and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Lisbon Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Lisbon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1269 ft · 43 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 9

    112 m · 12 sec · State Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on Pinkham Brook Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Pinkham Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wardtown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Wardtown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Griffin Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Griffin Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Mallett Drive

    57 m · 5 sec · Mallett Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon Falls 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.9 mi · 47%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 15%
Pinkham Brook Road
5.09 mi · 10%
Wardtown Road
3.42 mi · 7%
North Street
1.73 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

20 mi · 00h 25m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 26m from Lisbon Falls
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Lisbon Falls and 26.6 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lisbon Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon Falls and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 39.94 mi (64.28 km).

Lisbon Falls

#1 Lisbon Falls

Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine

Population4,100
Coordinates43.9961900, -70.0606100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Lisbon Street (-70.06074, 43.996052)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
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
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.57
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.79 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.67 $15.33
Premium $4.86 $8.36 $16.71
Diesel $6.00 $10.31 $20.63

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 Lisbon Falls and Biddeford. The current time is 06:45:27.

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.