Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Minot, ME
Felix Mittermeier
Biddeford to Minot is 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, a familiar drive for many Northeast travelers. Given its brief duration, it’s ideal for a quick errand or a leisurely start to a longer adventure. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient route.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 39.2 mi | 43m |
| Minot Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Rodman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hotel Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Minot, ME.
Start on US 1 Alternate
Turn left onto ME 112
Continue on ME 5; ME 112
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Turn left onto Miami Avenue
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Turn right onto Rodman Road
At end of road, turn right onto Hotel Road
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 121
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portland
Navigation decision point
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Miami Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.74 one way
$13.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| premium | $4.15 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Biddeford on Monday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Minot on Monday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 79% of the total distance on high-speed roads like the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 39.2 miles on the Maine Turnpike before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a pattern of frequent exits on the highway portion, so stay alert for your turn-off. The final miles on Minot Avenue and Washington Street will feel more like local cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Minot Avenue. 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.
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 49.6 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 34 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
489 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
342 ft
~28.3 mi in
Elevation Range
323 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Biddeford, ME to Minot, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
Founded 1616
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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