How far is Porter, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Porter, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
37.43 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.83 mi
51.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.83 mi
Kilometers
51.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.43 mi
Kilometers
60.23 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-23T11:58
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
Waterboro
ME

Town in Maine

From Porter
19 mi
00h 27m
To Biddeford
18.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Porter and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ossipee Trail

    1038 ft · 33 sec · Ossipee Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Road

    9.6 mi · 16 min · North Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Parsonsfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sokokis Trail South

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail South

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Bartletts Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto New County Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · New County Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New County Road

    34 m · 2 sec · New County Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto New County Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · New County Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bradley Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bradley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1490 ft · 32 sec · Spring Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street

    2110 ft · 47 sec · 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 Porter 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New County Road
10.5 mi · 28%
North Road
9.55 mi · 26%
Sokokis Trail South
9.51 mi · 25%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 8%
Parsonsfield Road
2.84 mi · 8%
Bradley Street
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Road

Turn left onto North Road

9.55 mi · 00h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterboro
00h 27m from Porter
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Porter 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 Porter to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Porter and 18.4 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterboro

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.23 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population1,525
Coordinates43.7959100, -70.9325600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Ossipee Trail (-70.93255, 43.795957)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 Porter and Biddeford. The current time is 11:58:14.

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.