Biddeford to Lovell is 63.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via Roosevelt Trail and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it a convenient local trip. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. With only a one-day recommendation, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a leisurely afternoon drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi
35m
Maine Turnpike
12.9 mi
14m
Knights Hill Road
5.8 mi
13m
North High Street
5.5 mi
6m
Portland Road
4.3 mi
5m
Bridgton Road
3.8 mi
7m
Main Street
1.7 mi
2m
Riverside Street
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Lovell, ME.
1
Start on US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto ME 112
162 ft·5 sec·Beach Street
3
Continue on ME 5; ME 112
1.4 mi·2 min·North Street
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portland
5
Merge onto I 95
8.8 mi·9 min·Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
4.1 mi·5 min·Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 48Toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
8
Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi·3 min·Riverside Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 302
0.3 mi·33 sec·Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi·7 min·Bridgton Road
11
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi·4 min·Roosevelt Trail
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
290 ft·10 sec·Roosevelt Trail
13
Continue on US 302
20 mi·30 min·Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi·5 min·Portland Road
15
Turn left onto US 302
0.7 mi·46 sec·Main Street
16
Continue on US 302
5.5 mi·6 min·North High Street
17
Turn right onto Knights Hill Road
5.8 mi·13 min·Knights Hill Road
18
Turn straight onto ME 93
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lovell Road
19
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 34 minute duration, this is a straightforward one-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving Biddeford in the morning to enjoy the full day in Lovell, or depart after lunch for a late afternoon arrival. While there are no specific stops noted, you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move onto surface roads where stations might be less frequent. Planning to fuel up before you leave Biddeford or shortly after leaving the Maine Turnpike is a good idea to stay within your estimated $11 fuel budget.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.6 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lovell, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Biddeford, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Biddeford, ME
This is one driving day of about 63.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Biddeford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Roosevelt Trail for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Portland
6
11.6 mi into trip|~14m in|I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
6
15.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
5
16.3 mi into trip|~21m in|Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip|~24m in|US 302 / Forest Avenue
Turn left onto US 302 / Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.39 one way
$22.79 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.98
$12.39
$24.78
premium
$5.35
$13.32
$26.64
diesel
$5.52
$13.74
$27.48
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Maine Turnpike
(12.9 mi)$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-25.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.53
$2.53
EV Truck/SUV
25.3
0
$8.85
$4.04
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Biddeford, ME
Evening
in Biddeford on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lovell, ME
Evening
in Lovell on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
NW 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
1h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 20% highway share, with the longest stretch on the Maine Turnpike covering 24.7 miles. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a predominantly rural cruising experience as you navigate through Maine's landscape. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you leave the faster-paced interstate behind.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Roosevelt Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 63.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
759 ft21 ft
Total Climb
853 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
759 ft
~58.7 mi in
Elevation Range
738 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Biddeford, ME to Lovell, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Biddeford is a city located in southern Maine. It was once a booming town full of textile mills, the service and manufacturing industries are the major city employers. Approximately 33% of the population speaks French, due to the influx of French-Canadian immigrants to the city's mills in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Top landmarks
•Biddeford City Hall — rathaus in Biddeford, United States of America
•Biddeford Main Street Historic District — historic district in Maine, United States
•St. Andre's Parish — historic church in Maine, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 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 Lovell, ME before heading back.
