Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
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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Pittston, ME
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Biddeford to Pittston is 67.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 295, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, taking you north through the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly highway, making for a straightforward transit between these two points. With a single day recommended, this route is ideal for a quick connection or an addition to a larger travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 51.3 mi | 59m |
| Maine Turnpike | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Water Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lewiston Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cobbossee Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,550 veh/hr typical · worst 3,104
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Pittston, 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 right at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
Continue on Lewiston Road
Continue on Central Street
Turn straight onto Water Street
Turn left onto US 201
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
Turn left onto ME 126
Turn right onto Pittston School Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.9 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 66.7 — 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 right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 201 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.83 one way
$23.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| premium | $5.30 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Night in Biddeford on Monday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Light Rain
Destination
Night in Pittston on Monday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Light Rain Likely
59°F
Yarmouth, ME
34 mi in
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 heavily highway-based, with 89% of the 67.8 miles on major roads like I 295 and the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 51.3 miles on I 295 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect the highway to feel consistent for a long duration, with exits likely becoming more frequent as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
312 ft
Total Descent
283 ft
Highest Point
198 ft
~62.9 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Biddeford, ME and Pittston, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Gardiner.
Portland
Gardiner
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:30-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: greek
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-18:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: sandwich;italian
Restaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Freeport, ME
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
Attraction
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Attraction
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
Portland, ME
Hours: We-Su 09:00-16:00
Visit websiteYes
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
ME
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, right off the route
ME
District
Early in the drive, right off the route
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Freeport, ME
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Portland, ME
Visit websiteCaravan_site
Near the start, short detour
Old Orchard Beach
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 22m. Total distance: 67.8 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 (89%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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