How far is Palmyra, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Palmyra, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
117.92 mi
01h 55m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.92 mi
Kilometers
189.77 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Palmyra
59.2 mi
00h 58m
To Biddeford
58.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 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 Palmyra 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 45%
Somerset Avenue
47.7 mi · 40%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.92 mi · 3%
Ell Hill Road
1.84 mi · 2%
North Street
1.73 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 58m from Palmyra
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Palmyra and 58.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmyra and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.03 km).

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#1 Palmyra

Town in Maine

Population1,979
Coordinates44.8464500, -69.3586600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-69.358627, 44.846596)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.41
Round trip
$32.82
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.41 $32.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.54 $37.08
Premium $4.86 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $6.00 $24.95 $49.90

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 Palmyra and Biddeford. The current time is 01:07:39.

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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.