Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Norway, ME
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Biddeford to Norway is 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that allows for a relaxed pace, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. You'll find the route offers a mix of highway and surface road driving, suitable for a variety of vehicles and driving preferences.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 27.3 mi | 30m |
| Maine Street | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 10.2 mi | 18m |
| Shaker Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Pigeon Hill Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maine Wildlife Park Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Gray Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Norway, 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
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26
Turn right onto ME 26
Continue on ME 26
Continue on ME 26
Continue on ME 26
Continue on ME 26
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 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 0.9 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto ME 112 / Beach Street
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26 / West Gray Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
| premium | $5.29 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Norway on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
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.
About half of this 57.6-mile drive, specifically 47%, is on the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a stretch of 27.3 miles on the Maine Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to notice more frequent exits as you leave the turnpike and enter more populated areas, then potentially a shift to more rural cruising.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near ME 112 / Beach Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
763 ft
Total Descent
439 ft
Highest Point
515 ft
~41.1 mi in
Elevation Range
472 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Biddeford, ME and Norway, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and New Gloucester.
Augusta
New Gloucester
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
Founded 1797
Norway is a small town in Oxford County (Maine). It is home to Lake Pennesseewassee, a recreation area.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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