Origin
Cornish, ME
Late night in Cornish on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornish, ME to Biddeford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornish, ME
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Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
Cornish to Biddeford is 31.7 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Ossipee Trail, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a fairly local feel for the entire journey, making it an easy day trip or a quick leg of a larger adventure. With no major highways involved and a short duration, this route is ideal for a relaxed pace and spontaneous stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornish, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on ME 5; ME 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
3
Enter roundabout onto Saco Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Saco Road
4
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
5
Continue on Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
6
Turn right onto Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
7
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
9
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
10
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
11
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Cornish, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Saco Road
Enter roundabout onto Saco Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Parker Farm Road
Turn right onto Parker Farm Road
Navigation decision point
3
30.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
ME 9; US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Biddeford on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
53m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles along Ossipee Trail. As you navigate River Road and Buxton Road, anticipate frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape. The drive's character is defined by these constant adjustments rather than long, sweeping vistas or high-speed cruising. It's a route where paying attention to navigation is key, offering a different kind of engagement behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Ossipee Trail.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near Saco Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cornish, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (Saco Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.1 miles (Parker Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles (ME 9; US 1 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Ossipee Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 10.4 miles (Saco Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.1 miles (Parker Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles (ME 9; US 1 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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