How far is Rumford, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Rumford, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
89.86 mi
01h 48m
Flight
73.48 mi
118.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.48 mi
Kilometers
118.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.86 mi
Kilometers
144.62 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Rumford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rumford
2026-04-18T11:16
Arrive Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rumford
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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Rumford
44.7 mi
00h 54m
To Biddeford
45.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hancock Street

    1740 ft · 60 sec · Hancock Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rumford Avenue

    144 m · 16 sec · Rumford Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Rumford Avenue

    68 m · 8 sec · Rumford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    856 ft · 26 sec · Portland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    1316 ft · 45 sec · Congress Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 108

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108

  8. 8

    Continue on Oxford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rumford 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi · 42%
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 22%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 4%
State Route 108
3.11 mi · 3%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 54m from Rumford
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rumford and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Rumford and 45.1 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rumford and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rumford and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 73.48 mi (118.25 km).

Rumford

#1 Rumford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population5,735
Coordinates44.5536700, -70.5509000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-70.550938, 44.553659)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.01
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.51 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.86 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $6.00 $19.01 $38.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rumford and Biddeford. The current time is 11:16:12.

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.