How far is South Paris, ME from Biddeford, ME?
The driving distance from South Paris, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Paris and Biddeford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Paris and Biddeford.
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Start on Market Square
102 m · 11 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fair Street
2035 ft · 58 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on Main Street
8.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Take the exit straight
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
26.2 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 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 Paris and Biddeford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Paris 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 South Paris to Biddeford?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from South Paris and 36.4 miles from Biddeford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Paris and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Paris and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.44 km).
#1 South Paris
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 44.2236800, -70.5133900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
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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