How far is Whitefield, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Whitefield, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.99 mi
01h 22m
Flight
62.4 mi
100.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.4 mi
Kilometers
100.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.99 mi
Kilometers
117.46 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefield
2026-04-18T16:46
Arrive Biddeford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Whitefield
37.8 mi
00h 41m
To Biddeford
35.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pittston Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Pittston Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on East Pittston Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · East Pittston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 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 Whitefield and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 75%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 10%
East Pittston Road
5.55 mi · 8%
Pittston Road
2.68 mi · 4%
North Street
1.73 mi · 2%
Water Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 41m from Whitefield
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitefield 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 Whitefield to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Whitefield and 35.2 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitefield and Mostly Cloudy near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefield and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 62.4 mi (100.43 km).

Whitefield

#1 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittston Road (-69.625311, 44.169986)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.86 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $6.00 $15.47 $30.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefield and Biddeford. The current time is 16:46:56.

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.