How far is North Windham, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from North Windham, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.89 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.62 mi
38.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.62 mi
Kilometers
38.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.5 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in North Windham
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Windham
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Windham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From North Windham
14.3 mi
00h 20m
To Biddeford
14.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Windham and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Trail

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Trail

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 35 sec · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    136 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Windham and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.8 mi · 41%
Roosevelt Trail
7.11 mi · 25%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 13%
Riverside Street
1.86 mi · 6%
North Street
1.73 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 20m from North Windham
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Windham and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Windham to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from North Windham and 14.6 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Windham and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Windham and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.01 km).

North Windham

#1 North Windham

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population4,904
Coordinates43.8342400, -70.4383900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt Trail (-70.43834, 43.834263)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Windham and Biddeford. The current time is 22:09:30.

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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.