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Trip from Chisholm, ME to Biddeford, ME

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

76.4 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
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.

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Downtown Chisholm, ME, ME

Chisholm, ME

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city in York County, Maine, United States

Biddeford, ME

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Trip Overview

This 76.4-mile drive from Chisholm, ME to Biddeford, ME is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Federal Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this trip is budget-friendly for a single day's excursion. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward path through the Northeast region, you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay. It's a practical option for a quick journey between two points within Maine.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.2 miles from Chisholm, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 38.1 mi 42m
Auburn Road 12.7 mi 14m
Federal Road 9.5 mi 10m
Washington Street 4.1 mi 5m
Center Street 2.9 mi 3m
Turner Road 2.9 mi 3m
North Street 1.7 mi 3m
Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 38.1 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, ME and Biddeford, ME.

1

Start on ME 4

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto ME 4

510 ft · 6 sec · Bridge Street
3

Continue on ME 4

9.5 mi · 10 min · Federal Road
4

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 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

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 30-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Since it's a short trip of only 76.4 miles, planning for extensive stops isn't necessary, though you can easily pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longest stretch of the Maine Turnpike, as services can be spread out. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, so it's wise to start with a full tank to avoid any potential last-minute stops for gas.

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 38.2 miles from Chisholm, ME, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 17 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 44m 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 14m

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 Chisholm, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chisholm, ME

This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Chisholm, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewiston, ME

38 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

Turner, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gray, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Chisholm, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Maine

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 32min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

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La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jay, Maine

1.4 mi

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

1.8 mi

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jay, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12078972117

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Riverbank Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Westbrook, Maine

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Fuller Farm

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Scarborough, Maine

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12072891199

Visit website

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 28.8 and 73.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
28.8 mi into trip | ~33m 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.
4
34.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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
72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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
73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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

$12.30 one way

$24.60 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.53 $27.06
premium $4.86 $14.63 $29.26
diesel $5.61 $16.87 $33.74

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.70 $4.89

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 17, 2026

Origin

Chisholm, ME

Morning in Chisholm on Tuesday

Local time

6:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Biddeford, ME

Morning in Biddeford on Tuesday

Local time

6:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Areas Of Fog

0 mph 48% chance Live forecast

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

13 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 30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highway conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.1 miles along the Maine Turnpike, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition off the main turnpike onto roads like Auburn Road and Federal Road, the character of the drive will likely shift, introducing more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and potentially more varied scenery and traffic patterns.

50% 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.8 miles in near ME 4 / Union Street Bypass.

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 76.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 30m. Total distance: 76.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). 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: at 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.7 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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