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Trip from Biddeford, ME to Tatnic, ME

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

21.7 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
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.

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city in York County, Maine, United States

Biddeford, ME

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Downtown Tatnic, ME, ME

Tatnic, ME

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Trip Overview

Biddeford to Tatnic is 21.7 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip keeps you within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive is a straightforward hop on major roads, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick excursion on its own. Given its brevity, you won't encounter significant changes in scenery or driving conditions, allowing for a relaxed journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 11.8 mi 12m
North Berwick Road 2.9 mi 4m
Alfred Street 2.4 mi 4m
Cheney Woods Road 2.2 mi 6m
Sanford Road 0.6 mi 1m
Tatnic Road 0.5 mi 1m
Littlefield Road 0.1 mi <1m
Elm Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 11.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Tatnic, ME.

1

Start on US 1 Alternate

40 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto ME 9

1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
3

Turn left onto US 1; ME 111

194 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street
4

Turn right onto ME 111

1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 54 sec
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
7

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9

Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sanford Road
10

Turn left onto North Berwick Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Berwick Road
11

Turn left onto ME 9B

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Littlefield Road
12

Turn right onto Cheney Woods Road

2.2 mi · 6 min · Cheney Woods Road
13

Turn left onto Tatnic Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tatnic Road
14

Turn right onto Tufts Road

65 ft · 2 sec · Tufts Road
15

Arrive at destination

Tufts Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 9 / Alfred Street

Turn right onto ME 9 / Alfred Street

Navigation decision point

6
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
6
14.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 19 Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
4
15.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road

Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road

Navigation decision point

4
18.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | ME 9B / Littlefield Road

Turn left onto ME 9B / Littlefield Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.41 one way

$6.81 round trip

$3.99/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $3.82 $7.65
premium $4.81 $4.11 $8.22
diesel $4.80 $4.10 $8.19

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Maine Turnpike (11.8 mi) $0.71

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Jul 3, 2026

Origin

Biddeford, ME

Morning in Biddeford on Sunday

Local time

11:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

W 5 to 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 1:53AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 1:53AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Destination

Tatnic, ME

Morning in Tatnic on Sunday

Local time

11:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

W 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 1:53AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 1:53AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 54% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Maine Turnpike, including an uninterrupted stretch of 11.8 miles. Following this, expect to transition to local roads like North Berwick Road and Alfred Street. The character of the drive shifts from the efficiency of the turnpike to a more local feel as you approach your destination. It's a blend that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Alfred Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 21.7 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: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

251 ft 65 ft

Total Climb

366 ft

Total Descent

225 ft

Highest Point

251 ft

~20.1 mi in

Elevation Range

186 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 Tatnic, ME, road signs point toward Boston and Sanford.

Boston

2.6 mi in | ~5m

Sanford

14.9 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting in Biddeford, ME

Full guide →

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

  • • 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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.7 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 (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.71 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 2 rest areas or service plazas 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: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tatnic, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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