How far is Mars Hill, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Mars Hill, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 289.6 miles (466 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
289.55 mi
04h 30m
Flight
244.11 mi
392.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.11 mi
Kilometers
392.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.55 mi
Kilometers
465.99 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Mars Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mars Hill
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mars Hill
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
Bangor
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From Mars Hill
144.4 mi
02h 15m
To Biddeford
145.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Mars Hill and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mars Hill and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    68 m · 19 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2608 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  8. 8

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  12. 12

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mars Hill 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
203 mi · 70%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 18%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
02h 15m from Mars Hill
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 289.6 miles (466 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Mars Hill and 145.2 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.32 one way or $80.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

3 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

14 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mars Hill and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 244.11 mi (392.86 km).

Mars Hill

#1 Mars Hill

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,461
Coordinates46.5158800, -67.8664100
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-67.866162, 46.516007)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.68 L · about $40.32
Round trip
$80.64
20.44 gal · 77.36 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $40.32 $80.64
Mid-grade $4.46 $45.55 $91.10
Premium $4.86 $49.65 $99.30
Diesel $6.00 $61.29 $122.58

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 Mars Hill and Biddeford. The current time is 20:47:54.

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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.