How far is Manchester, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Manchester, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
73.97 mi
01h 16m
Flight
64.62 mi
103.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.62 mi
Kilometers
103.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.97 mi
Kilometers
119.04 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Fri, May 1, 4:51 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Fri, May 1, 6:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-01T15:34
Arrive Biddeford
Fri, May 1, 4:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Manchester
36.8 mi
00h 38m
To Biddeford
37.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn

    53 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1650 ft · 23 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi · 51%
US 202
12.8 mi · 17%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.74 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
North Street
1.73 mi · 2%
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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 38m from Manchester
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Manchester and 37.2 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 64.62 mi (103.99 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Maine

Population2,555
Coordinates44.3245100, -69.8603300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Western Avenue (-69.860397, 44.32473)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.59
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.30 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.63 $23.27
Premium $4.86 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $6.00 $15.65 $31.30

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Biddeford. The current time is 15:34:33.

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.