Origin
Biddeford, ME
Late night in Biddeford on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to South Windham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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South Windham, ME
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Trip Overview
Biddeford, ME to South Windham, ME is 21.2 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Buxton Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, same-day trip entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with a focus on navigating turns rather than covering long distances at high speed. It’s a straightforward journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Gray Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buxton Road
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and South Windham, 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
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
4
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
5
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
6
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Narragansett Trail
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
9
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
10
Merge onto US 202; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Street
11
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
13
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
14
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
15
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Depot Street
16
Turn left
190 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 112 / Beach Street
Turn left onto ME 112 / Beach Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward Windham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Windham
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
South Windham, ME
Late night in South Windham on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along Buxton Road. You'll mainly be on roads like Buxton Road, Narragansett Trail, and Gray Road, offering a consistent feel of local navigation. Prepare for frequent adjustments as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Buxton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 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 9.7 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Buxton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Windham, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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