How far is Saint Albans, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
122.85 mi
02h 02m
Flight
110.73 mi
178.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.73 mi
Kilometers
178.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.85 mi
Kilometers
197.71 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sun, May 31, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Sun, May 31, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-05-31T00:29
Arrive Biddeford
Sun, May 31, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Saint Albans
61.1 mi
01h 01m
To Biddeford
61.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Palmyra Road

    101 m · 16 sec · Palmyra Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartland Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Academy Street

    1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    997 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pittsfield Avenue

    1922 ft · 38 sec · Pittsfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Estes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 43%
Somerset Avenue
47.7 mi · 39%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 6%
Estes Avenue
3.86 mi · 3%
Hartland Road
2.32 mi · 2%
Ell Hill Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

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

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 01m from Saint Albans
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Saint Albans and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Saint Albans and 61.7 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Saint Albans and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 110.73 mi (178.21 km).

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#1 Saint Albans

St.

Population1,979
Coordinates44.9100600, -69.4100500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmyra Road (-69.41006, 44.910145)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.34 $38.69
Premium $4.86 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $6.00 $26.03 $52.05

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Biddeford. The current time is 00:29:42.

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.