Biddeford to Rome, ME is 93.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m via I 295 and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The majority of this drive is on the highway, making it a relatively quick connection between two points. You'll want to consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal fuss, getting you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
52.5 mi
1h 1m
Maine Turnpike
18.6 mi
20m
Augusta Road
12.1 mi
17m
Rome Road
2.2 mi
5m
Belgrade Road
2.1 mi
2m
North Street
1.4 mi
2m
Civic Center Drive
1.3 mi
1m
Old Belgrade Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-295
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
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Rome, 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 right at fork onto I 295
52 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 295
Exit 44Toward Downtown PortlandUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
9.8 mi·10 min·Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·26 sec
Exit 113Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
9
Keep slight left at fork
428 ft·14 sec
Exit 113Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
10
Enter roundabout onto ME 3
240 ft·3 sec·Augusta Bypass
11
Continue on ME 3
0.3 mi·24 sec·Augusta Bypass
12
Enter roundabout
119 ft·2 sec
13
Continue
262 ft·4 sec
14
Turn straight onto ME 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Old Belgrade Road
15
Turn right onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.3 mi·1 min·Civic Center Drive
16
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.1 mi·2 min·Belgrade Road
17
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
12 mi·17 min·Augusta Road
18
Turn right onto ME 225
2.2 mi·5 min·Rome Road
19
Arrive at destination
ME 225
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under two hours, this is an ideal same-day trip. You can leave Biddeford anytime in the morning or afternoon and still arrive well before dark. There are no recommended stops, so you can decide on the fly if you need to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach Rome, ME, since the $17 fuel estimate is based on the entire trip. The highway portion on I 295 offers a smooth ride, but be prepared for more frequent exits as you get closer to Augusta Road.
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 46.7 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome, 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 93.3 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Biddeford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 52.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 74.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.6 mi into trip|~14m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
6
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
8
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
5
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Enter roundabout onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
74.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.28 one way
$32.57 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$18.12
$36.25
premium
$5.30
$19.47
$38.94
diesel
$6.18
$22.70
$45.39
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Maine Turnpike
(18.6 mi)$1.12
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
EV Truck/SUV
37.3
0
$13.06
$5.97
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026
Origin
Biddeford, ME
Morning
in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 10 at 2:02AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Rome, ME
Morning
in Rome on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 10 at 2:02AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
36°F
Brunswick, ME
47 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 51.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 93.3 miles on high-speed roads like I 295 and the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 52.5 miles on I 295 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect typical highway driving with consistent speeds for the bulk of your trip. The shift to Augusta Road will introduce more local traffic and a change in pace.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near I 295.
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 93.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 11.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
293 ft22 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
181 ft
Highest Point
293 ft
~93.3 mi in
Elevation Range
272 ft
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 Rome, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Belfast.
Portland
11.6 mi in|~14m|via I 295
Belfast
73.9 mi in|~1h 26m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 57m. Total distance: 93.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.12 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 11.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rome, ME before heading back.
