How far is Palermo, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Palermo, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
93.6 mi
01h 36m
Flight
79.83 mi
128.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.83 mi
Kilometers
128.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.63 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Palermo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palermo
2026-04-15T21:43
Arrive Biddeford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palermo
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Palermo
45.4 mi
00h 48m
To Biddeford
48.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Branch Mills Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Branch Mills Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palermo 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 57%
Maine Turnpike
13.2 mi · 14%
North Street
1.73 mi · 2%
North Belfast Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

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

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 48m from Palermo
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog leaving Palermo and Areas Of Fog near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Palermo and 48.2 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog around Palermo and Areas Of Fog near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palermo and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 79.83 mi (128.47 km).

Palermo

#1 Palermo

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,525
Coordinates44.4078500, -69.4739300
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Branch Mills Road (-69.473194, 44.408264)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Palermo and Biddeford. The current time is 21:43:26.

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.