How far is West Kennebunk, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from West Kennebunk, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
10.05 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.65 mi
13.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.65 mi
Kilometers
13.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.18 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in West Kennebunk
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Kennebunk
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Kennebunk
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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From West Kennebunk
5 mi
00h 08m
To Biddeford
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Kennebunk and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    119 m · 14 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alfred Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alfred Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fletcher Street

    1062 ft · 30 sec · Fletcher Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    566 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel

    2098 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    69 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Kennebunk 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
5.16 mi · 51%
Alfred Street
2.38 mi · 24%
Fletcher Street
1 mi · 10%
Alfred Road
0.84 mi · 8%
ME 111
0.4 mi · 4%
Mill Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

5.16 mi · 00h 06m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 08m from West Kennebunk
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Kennebunk and Sunny near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Kennebunk to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from West Kennebunk and 5 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Kennebunk and Sunny near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Kennebunk and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 8.65 mi (13.92 km).

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#1 West Kennebunk

Situated inland from the Atlantic coastline in York County, Maine, this census-designated place constitutes a distinct village within the town of Kennebunk.

Population0
Coordinates43.4087000, -70.5814400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-70.580657, 43.408229)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.06
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $1.53 $3.06
Mid-grade $4.93 $1.72 $3.45
Premium $5.41 $1.89 $3.79
Diesel $6.44 $2.25 $4.50

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Kennebunk and Biddeford. The current time is 18:43:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.