This 138.7-mile drive from Bucksport to Biddeford, Maine, is a straightforward, one-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Main Street and Route 1, suggesting a more intimate journey through communities rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. This single-day excursion is perfectly suited for a leisurely pace, allowing you to enjoy the local scenery without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.4 miles from Bucksport, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Main Street
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Route 1
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Highway 1
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Searsport Avenue
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Belmont Avenue
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Augusta Road
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Belfast Augusta Road East
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Acadia Highway
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Longest stretch:
Main Street
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bucksport, ME and Biddeford, ME.
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Start on Mechanic Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Mechanic Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto Route 1
0.1 mi·17 sec·Route 1
4
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
5
Continue on Route 1
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
6
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
7
Continue on Route 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
8
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi·39 sec
9
Keep slight right
374 ft·12 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
11
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
12
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
13
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
14
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
15
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi·17 sec·Belfast Road
16
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
17
Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi·53 sec·Bangor Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
161 ft·3 sec·Cony Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
400 ft·7 sec·Memorial Circle
22
Exit the rotary onto State Street
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
23
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
24
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
25
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi·44 sec·I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
27
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
0.6 mi·1 min·I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
28
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi·6 min·Maine Turnpike
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
51 mi·58 min·I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi·3 min
31
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi·7 min·Maine Turnpike
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
33
Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.5 mi·1 min·RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.1 mi·19 sec·RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.2 mi·30 sec·RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
213 ft·4 sec·Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Street
38
Turn right onto Main Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the modest 138.7-mile distance and estimated 2.5-hour duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid any early rush hour traffic in Bucksport and allow for a relaxed start. With only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the drive as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or a bite to eat along Route 1. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated $22 cost suggests mostly local road travel, which can sometimes consume more fuel than highway driving. A good tip is to fuel up before you leave Bucksport to ensure you have a full tank for the entire journey.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.4 miles from Bucksport, ME, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biddeford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bucksport, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bucksport, ME
This is one driving day of about 138.7 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Bucksport, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.33 one way
$44.66 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$24.57
$49.13
premium
$4.86
$26.56
$53.12
diesel
$5.61
$30.62
$61.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.6
0
$14.56
$6.66
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
EV Truck/SUV
55.5
0
$19.42
$8.88
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bucksport, ME
Late night
in Bucksport on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Late night
in Biddeford on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chelsea, ME
69 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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 138.7-mile journey, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily along Main Street and Route 1, meaning you'll experience a more engaged driving style with frequent adjustments. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be passing through towns and villages continuously, offering a constant change of scenery. This continuous interaction with local roads is the defining characteristic of this drive, making it a hands-on experience from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bucksport, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bucksport, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 138.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bucksport, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Biddeford, ME before heading back.
