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

The driving distance from Mechanic Falls, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
47.9 mi
00h 56m
Flight
42.89 mi
69.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.89 mi
Kilometers
69.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.08 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Mechanic Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mechanic Falls
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mechanic 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
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Mechanic Falls
24 mi
00h 28m
To Biddeford
23.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Mechanic Falls and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    26.2 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · 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 Mechanic 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
26.2 mi · 55%
Maine Street
10.6 mi · 22%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.86 mi · 6%
North Street
1.73 mi · 4%
Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
00h 28m from Mechanic Falls
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Mechanic 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 Mechanic Falls to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 Mechanic Falls and 23.9 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.03 km).

Mechanic Falls

#1 Mechanic Falls

Town in Maine, USA

Population2,982
Coordinates44.1117400, -70.3917200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-70.391937, 44.111854)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 Mechanic Falls and Biddeford. The current time is 20:48:03.

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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.