How far is Vinalhaven, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Vinalhaven, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.36 mi
03h 12m
Flight
89.55 mi
144.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.55 mi
Kilometers
144.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.36 mi
Kilometers
182.44 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Vinalhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinalhaven
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vinalhaven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westport
ME

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Vinalhaven
56.4 mi
01h 36m
To Biddeford
57 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Vinalhaven Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Thursday
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2755 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    77 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

    17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

  5. 5

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  6. 6

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    117 m · 18 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    124 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rankin Street

    95 m · 5 sec · Rankin Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2634 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  28. 28

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  31. 31

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinalhaven 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 26%
Route 1
19 mi · 17%
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 15%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 12%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
01h 36m from Vinalhaven
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Vinalhaven 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 Vinalhaven to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Vinalhaven and 57 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Vinalhaven and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

9 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

11 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

18 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

21 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinalhaven and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 89.55 mi (144.12 km).

Vinalhaven

#1 Vinalhaven

City in Maine, United States of America

Population1,128
Coordinates44.0481400, -68.8317000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-68.831442, 44.047975)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.14 L · about $15.78
Round trip
$31.56
8 gal · 30.28 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.78 $31.56
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.83 $35.66
Premium $4.86 $19.43 $38.86
Diesel $6.00 $23.99 $47.98

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 Vinalhaven and Biddeford. The current time is 04:58:26.

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.