Road Trips from Biddeford, ME
Looking for a quick escape from Biddeford? You've got options for day trips ranging from a brisk 1.5-hour drive to a more substantial 3.5-hour haul. The terrain is mostly flat, making for easy driving, and many routes offer access to parks. Consider a short hop to a nearby town or a longer drive to explore more of Maine's natural beauty. There are several destinations within a 2-hour radius that include park access, plus longer options that get you closer to major parks like Acadia.
Total Routes
39
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
31
Under 2 hours
16 total in this range
Damariscotta, ME
1h 36m69.8 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive is one of your closest options to a park, with Frances Perkins National Monument nearby. The terrain is mostly flat, and it's a shorter drive than many other park-adjacent destinations.
Rumford, ME
1h 54m89.5 mi one way
At 1.9 hours, this route offers a mixed highway and surface road experience. While it doesn't list specific parks, it's a solid mid-range option for a day trip from Biddeford.
Washington, ME
1h 58m91.2 mi one way
This 2-hour drive heads towards Frances Perkins National Monument, similar to other routes, but offers a direct path. It's a mostly highway route across mostly flat terrain.
Boothbay Harbor, ME
1h 47m74.4 mi one way
A 1.8-hour trip that includes mixed highway and surface roads, this option gets you close to Frances Perkins National Monument. It's a bit longer than Damariscotta but still a manageable day trip.
Canton, ME
1h 28m73.1 mi one way
This is your shortest option at 1.5 hours, utilizing mixed highway and surface roads. It's the only route under 2 hours that doesn't explicitly list park access nearby.
Full-day getaway
17 total in this range
Sullivan, ME
3h 30m168.8 mi one way
This 3.5-hour drive is your longest route to a major park, Acadia National Park, with Frances Perkins National Monument also accessible. It's a mostly highway journey over flat terrain.
Lincolnville, ME
2h 27m103.7 mi one way
At 2.5 hours, this drive offers access to Frances Perkins National Monument and features mixed highway and surface roads. It's a longer option than Damariscotta or Boothbay Harbor.
Saint George, ME
2h 14m96.6 mi one way
This 2.2-hour drive takes you through mixed highway and surface roads, with Frances Perkins National Monument accessible. It's a good mid-distance option with park proximity.
Strong, ME
2h 12m102.8 mi one way
Solon, ME
2h 30m124.6 mi one way
A 2.5-hour mostly highway drive that passes near Frances Perkins National Monument. This route covers mostly flat terrain and is a good option for a longer day trip.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Frenchville, ME
7h 6m342.6 mi one way
The longest drive at 7.1 hours, this route offers access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Frances Perkins National Monument. It's a mostly highway journey over gently rolling terrain.
Jonesport, ME
4h 39m213.1 mi one way
This 4.7-hour drive gets you to Acadia National Park, with Frances Perkins National Monument also accessible. It's a mostly highway trip over gently rolling terrain, suitable for a longer excursion.
Caribou, ME
6h 9m316.8 mi one way
Calais, ME
4h 55m240.8 mi one way
Eastport, ME
5h 36m268.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Frenchville, ME
7h 6m342.6 mi one way
Damariscotta, ME
1h 36m69.8 mi one way
Sullivan, ME
3h 30m168.8 mi one way
Rumford, ME
1h 54m89.5 mi one way
Frenchville, ME
7h 6m342.6 mi one way
Rumford, ME
1h 54m89.5 mi one way
Jonesport, ME
4h 39m213.1 mi one way
Boothbay Harbor, ME
1h 47m74.4 mi one way
Sullivan, ME
3h 30m168.8 mi one way
Rumford, ME
1h 54m89.5 mi one way
Strong, ME
2h 12m102.8 mi one way
Jonesport, ME
4h 39m213.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer access to parks like Frances Perkins National Monument, with mostly flat terrain making for easy travel.
Summer
Summer trips can head towards Acadia National Park or other destinations with park access, all on mostly flat terrain.
Fall
Fall colors can be enjoyed on the mostly flat terrain of these routes, with park access available on many drives.
Winter
Most of these routes feature mostly flat terrain, making them manageable drives, though park access may be limited.
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