How far is Peru, ME from Biddeford, ME?
The driving distance from Peru, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peru and Biddeford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peru and Biddeford.
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Start on Auburn Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Merge slight left onto Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peru and Biddeford.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
30.4 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Peru 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 Peru to Biddeford?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Peru and 40.9 miles from Biddeford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers around Peru and Areas Of Fog near Biddeford.
Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Gloucester.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Portland Transportation Center
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peru and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 70.11 mi (112.83 km).
#1 Peru
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.5067300, -70.4053400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Biddeford
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 21,500 |
| Coordinates | 43.4925800, -70.4533800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.89 | $27.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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