How far is Rockland, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Rockland, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
95.15 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.23 mi
127.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.23 mi
Kilometers
127.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.15 mi
Kilometers
153.13 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Tue, May 5, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Tue, May 5, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-05-05T07:15
Arrive Biddeford
Tue, May 5, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Rockland
47.3 mi
00h 55m
To Biddeford
47.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Museum Street

    148 m · 27 sec · Museum Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    564 ft · 12 sec · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 31%
Route 1
19 mi · 20%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 14%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 10%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 55m from Rockland
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Rockland and 47.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 79.23 mi (127.51 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population7,183
Coordinates44.1036900, -69.1089300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 North (-69.10916, 44.103687)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.51
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.26 $26.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.98 $29.95
Premium $4.86 $16.32 $32.65
Diesel $6.00 $20.15 $40.30

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockland and Biddeford. The current time is 07:15:51.

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.