Biddeford to Washington is 91.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m via I 295 and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the southern part of the state up towards the central coast. It's a relatively short drive, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect a straightforward transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.6 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
51.3 mi
59m
Maine Turnpike
8.8 mi
9m
Rockland Road
6.2 mi
8m
Augusta Road
5 mi
7m
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
6m
Togus Road
3.7 mi
6m
Waldoboro Road
2.2 mi
3m
Windsor Street
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 51.3 mi, about 59m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 39 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,557 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,064
Quietest
2 AM
~87 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Washington, 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
51 mi·59 min·I 295
Exit 44Toward Downtown PortlandUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 51Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
8
Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126
1.1 mi·1 min·Lewiston Road
9
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi·59 sec·Cobbossee Avenue
10
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi·10 sec·Lewiston Road
11
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Central Street
12
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Water Street
13
Turn left onto US 201
0.5 mi·49 sec·Bridge Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi·33 sec·Water Street
15
Turn left onto ME 226
1.7 mi·3 min·Windsor Street
16
Continue on ME 226
3.7 mi·6 min·Togus Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17
0.6 mi·52 sec·Augusta Road
18
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Eastern Avenue
19
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Augusta Road
20
Continue on ME 17
4.1 mi·6 min·Augusta-Rockland Road
21
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
1.3 mi·1 min·Rockland Road
22
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
4.9 mi·6 min·Rockland Road
23
Continue on ME 17
3.5 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
24
Turn sharp left onto ME 220
2.2 mi·3 min·Waldoboro Road
25
Continue on ME 105; ME 220
0.1 mi·14 sec·Liberty Road
26
Turn right onto Bill Luce Road
127 ft·5 sec·Bill Luce Road
27
Arrive at destination
Bill Luce Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, single-day drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving Biddeford in the late morning to avoid any early rush hour traffic and arrive in Washington around lunchtime. The route is predominantly highway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $16. While there are no mandated stops, you'll find plenty of opportunities to pull over for gas or a quick break along the Maine Turnpike if needed.
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 45.6 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 54m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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 91.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 51.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 88.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Portland
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
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
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
Exit 51
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
5
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|ME 17 / Augusta Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
5
88.8 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|ME 220 / Waldoboro Road
Turn sharp left onto ME 220 / Waldoboro Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.12 one way
$32.24 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$17.66
$35.32
premium
$5.29
$18.99
$37.98
diesel
$5.35
$19.21
$38.42
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Maine Turnpike
(8.8 mi)$0.53
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: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.58
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.98
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.77
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Biddeford, ME
Evening
in Biddeford on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Rain Showers Likely
NE 0 to 5 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Washington, ME
Evening
in Washington on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 mph19% chanceLive forecast
51°F
Brunswick, ME
46 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
2 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 58m 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 56.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the 91.2 miles covered on major roads like I 295 and the Maine Turnpike. Your longest continuous stretch on the highway will be 51.3 miles on I 295. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The highway portion means you'll likely experience a steady pace with fewer interruptions until you leave the main thoroughfares.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
297 ft25 ft
Total Climb
419 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
297 ft
~91.2 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 Washington, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Gardiner.
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
The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.53 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 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.
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 Washington, ME before heading back.
