How far is Solon, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Solon, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
121.77 mi
02h 09m
Flight
104.89 mi
168.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.89 mi
Kilometers
168.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.77 mi
Kilometers
195.97 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solon
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 Solon
62 mi
01h 04m
To Biddeford
59.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Solon and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Skowhegan Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solon 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 44%
Skowhegan Road
37.8 mi · 31%
South Main Street
13.3 mi · 11%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 6%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
1.93 mi · 2%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 04m from Solon
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Solon 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 Solon to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 62 miles from Solon and 59.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Solon and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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
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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 Solon and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 104.89 mi (168.8 km).

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#1 Solon

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates44.9495000, -69.8583900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-69.858518, 44.949943)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.27 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.93
8.6 gal · 32.54 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.96 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.86 $20.89 $41.78
Diesel $6.00 $25.79 $51.57

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 Solon and Biddeford. The current time is 21:13:06.

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.