Origin
Biddeford, ME
Evening in Biddeford on Monday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Wayne, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Wayne, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Wayne, ME covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 39.2 mi | 43m |
| Main Street | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| US 202 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Route 133 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 39.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Wayne, 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 left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
10
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Minot Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
16
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
17
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
18
Turn slight right onto ME 41; ME 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
19
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lake Street
20
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
21
Continue on ME 133
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 133
22
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto Ladd Cove Road
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ladd Cove Road
24
Arrive at destination
Ladd Cove Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 47.2 — 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
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
4
34 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
4
47.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.28 one way
$24.55 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| premium | $5.07 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.36
Maine Turnpike
(39.2 mi)
$2.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Wayne, ME
Evening in Wayne on Monday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Auburn, ME
37 mi in
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
18 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 29m 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?
73.7 mi in 1h 29m, mostly highway — 39.2 mi of that is on Maine Turnpike.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Main Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 73.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
312 ft
54 ft
Total Climb
529 ft
Total Descent
292 ft
Highest Point
312 ft
~36.9 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Biddeford, ME to Wayne, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
11.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 95
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
Arriving in Wayne, ME
Full guide →Wayne is a town of 1,200 people (2010) in Kennebec County, Maine.
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.36 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wayne, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Wayne, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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