How far is Presque Isle, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.84 mi
04h 41m
Flight
250.32 mi
402.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.32 mi
Kilometers
402.85 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.84 mi
Kilometers
488.98 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Presque Isle
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presque Isle
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Presque Isle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orono
ME

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Presque Isle
151.5 mi
02h 20m
To Biddeford
152.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    30 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  6. 6

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

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  12. 12

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  16. 16

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Presque Isle and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
203 mi · 67%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 17%
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 3%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 2%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
250.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orono
02h 20m from Presque Isle
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.5 miles from Presque Isle and 152.3 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Presque Isle and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Orono

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

2 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

13 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

50 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

58 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 250.32 mi (402.85 km).

Presque Isle

#1 Presque Isle

City in Maine, United States

Population8,950
Coordinates46.6811500, -68.0158600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-68.015848, 46.681243)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.59 L · about $42.29
Round trip
$84.58
21.44 gal · 81.18 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $42.29 $84.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $47.78 $95.56
Premium $4.86 $52.08 $104.16
Diesel $6.00 $64.29 $128.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Presque Isle and Biddeford. The current time is 19:29:29.

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.