Origin
Biddeford, ME
Night in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Berwick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biddeford, ME
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Berwick, ME
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Trip Overview
Biddeford, ME to Berwick, ME is 30.5 miles and takes about 47m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maine. The route is primarily on the Maine Turnpike, offering a consistent travel experience for its 30.5 miles. It's a short enough trip that you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning, making it ideal for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| School Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Alfred Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Berwick, ME.
1
Start on US 1 Alternate
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn right onto ME 111
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
54 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
7
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
10
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
11
Continue on ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
13
Turn right onto ME 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
14
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
15
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Somersworth Road
16
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
17
Turn right onto Wilson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wilson Street
18
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sullivan Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
474 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Street
20
Arrive at destination
Rochester Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 9 / Alfred Street
Turn right onto ME 9 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Sullivan Street
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
Navigation decision point
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Rochester Street
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Maine Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Berwick, ME
Night in Berwick on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed drive, with 39% of it on highways, mainly the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 11.8 miles on this highway, providing a good opportunity to make decent time. After leaving the turnpike, the route transitions to North Berwick Road and then School Street, which will likely offer a more local feel. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and potentially slower, more winding roads as you approach your destination in Berwick.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Alfred Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Biddeford, ME and Berwick, ME, road signs point toward Boston and Sanford.
Boston
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Sanford
14.9 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwick, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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