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 Wells, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Wells, ME
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.9-mile drive from Biddeford to Wells, Maine, is a straightforward 24-minute trip perfect for a single-day excursion. Primarily utilizing the Maine Turnpike, Alfred Street, and Sanford Road, about 70% of this route is on highways, making it an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this drive is very budget-friendly. It’s an easy connector within the Northeast region, ideal for a short hop between towns without needing an overnight stay. You'll find this route offers a practical and uncomplicated way to travel between these two Maine locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Alfred Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Sanford Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main 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 Wells, 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 left onto ME 109; ME 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Post Road
11
Arrive at destination
US 1
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — 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
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm 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
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Post Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Wells, ME
Late night in Wells on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
24m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive, with 70% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.8 miles on the Maine Turnpike, providing a consistent pace. While the profile is generally highway-oriented, transitions onto Alfred Street and Sanford Road will introduce you to more local road characteristics. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and slightly more varied conditions as you approach your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Alfred 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 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
152 ft
65 ft
Total Climb
250 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
152 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
88 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.
Between Biddeford, ME and Wells, ME, road signs point toward Boston and Sanford.
Boston
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Sanford
14.9 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Wells, ME
Full guide →Wells is a seacoast town in Maine with about 10,500 permanent residents. Founded in 1643, it is the third-oldest town in Maine. Wells Beach is a popular summer destination.
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 24m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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 1.1 miles (US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wells, 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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