How far is South Eliot, ME from Biddeford, ME?
The driving distance from South Eliot, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Eliot and Biddeford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Eliot and Biddeford.
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Start on Leach Road
2649 ft · 2 min · Leach Road
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Turn right onto Dennett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dennett Road
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Turn left onto Ranger Drive
152 m · 22 sec · Ranger Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Valles Road
909 ft · 46 sec · Valles Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
28.8 mi · 31 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
2098 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Alfred Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Alfred Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Eliot and Biddeford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
28.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Eliot and Rain Showers Likely near Biddeford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Eliot to Biddeford?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ogunquit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from South Eliot and 17.6 miles from Biddeford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Eliot and Rain Showers Likely near Biddeford.
Stop Ideas Near Ogunquit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ogunquit.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Eliot and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.16 km).
#1 South Eliot
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,550 |
| Coordinates | 43.1081400, -70.7775500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Biddeford
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 21,500 |
| Coordinates | 43.4925800, -70.4533800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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