Origin
Buckfield, ME
Morning in Buckfield on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckfield, ME to Biddeford, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckfield, ME
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Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
Buckfield to Biddeford is 65.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, connecting the Northeast region from start to finish. Expect a mix of faster highway driving and more local road cruising. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 38.1 mi | 42m |
| Auburn Road | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Turner Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Buckfield Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 38.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckfield, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on Loring Hill Road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
Loring Hill Road
2
Turn right onto ME 117
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turner Street
3
Continue on ME 117
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckfield Road
4
Turn right onto ME 4
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
18
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
19
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
20
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Buckfield, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.3 — 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 117 / Turner Street
Turn right onto ME 117 / Turner Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
7
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
8
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$20.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Maine Turnpike
(38.1 mi)
$2.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Biddeford, ME
Morning in Biddeford on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Auburn, ME
33 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
5 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 22m 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 drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 58% of the route on highways. You'll spend 38.1 miles on the Maine Turnpike, which offers a consistent cruising experience. After leaving the Turnpike, you'll transition to Auburn Road and Washington Street, which will likely involve more local traffic and a change in speed.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.1 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 117 / Turner Street.
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 65.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 117 / Turner Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
356 ft
50 ft
Total Climb
289 ft
Total Descent
577 ft
Highest Point
356 ft
~37.2 mi in
Elevation Range
306 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 Buckfield, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
Old Orchard Beach
61.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco
61.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Buxton
61.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
About the Cities
Arriving in Biddeford, ME
Full guide →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.
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 22m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.28 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 Biddeford, 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: near the start (ME 117 / Turner Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 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 Biddeford, 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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