How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.05 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.25 mi
19.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.25 mi
Kilometers
19.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.05 mi
Kilometers
24.22 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive Biddeford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Portland Gardens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From South Portland Gardens
7.3 mi
00h 10m
To Biddeford
7.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    813 ft · 28 sec · Westbrook Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    1258 ft · 38 sec · Westbrook Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2178 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
7.99 mi · 53%
North Street
1.73 mi · 11%
Samantha Smith Way
1.44 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 6%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 6%
Broadway
0.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.99 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 10m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland Gardens 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 Portland Gardens to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from South Portland Gardens and 7.8 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.72 km).

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#1 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.09
Round trip
$4.18
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.09 $4.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.36 $4.72
Premium $4.86 $2.57 $5.15
Diesel $6.00 $3.18 $6.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Biddeford. The current time is 08:00:31.

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.