Woodland, ME to Biddeford, ME is 237.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m via I 95 and I 295, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, taking you from the Northeast region of the state down towards the coast. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a manageable one-day excursion. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on major interstates before transitioning to more local roads as you approach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.9 miles from Woodland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
79 mi
1h 25m
Airline Road
75.2 mi
1h 44m
I 295
53.2 mi
1h 2m
Main Road
13.4 mi
16m
Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi
7m
Houlton Road
3 mi
4m
North Street
1.7 mi
3m
Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 79 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, ME and Biddeford, ME.
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Start on Third Avenue
468 ft·25 sec·Third Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·Houlton Road
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Turn sharp right onto ME 9
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·Airline Road
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Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi·42 sec·State Highway 9
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Continue on ME 9
29 mi·40 min·Airline Road
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Continue on ME 9
13 mi·16 min·Main Road
8
Continue on I 395; ME 15
1.3 mi·1 min·I 395; ME 15
9
Continue on I 395
148 ft·12 sec·I 395
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward I 95 South: Newport
11
Merge onto I 95
79 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 95
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
51 mi·58 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi·3 min·I 295
14
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi·7 min·Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 36Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
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Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft·4 sec·Buxton Road
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Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi·3 min·North Street
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Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 54-minute drive time, departing in the morning is recommended to allow ample daylight for the entire trip. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $38, this route is easily completed in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Consider starting your drive early to take advantage of the 79-mile stretch on I 95 before traffic picks up. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto Airline Road, which is a longer surface road segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.9 miles from Woodland, ME, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 52 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.9 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
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 Woodland, 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 Woodland, ME
This is one driving day of about 237.8 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Woodland, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 79 miles.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 94.4 and 235 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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94.4 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
9
173.7 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
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234.1 mi into trip|~4h 47m 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
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234.3 mi into trip|~4h 47m 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
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235 mi into trip|~4h 49m 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
$38.28 one way
$76.56 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$42.12
$84.24
premium
$4.86
$45.54
$91.08
diesel
$5.61
$52.50
$105.01
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Maine Turnpike
(7.3 mi)$0.44
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
$38
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.3
0
$24.97
$11.41
Efficient EV
59.5
0
$20.81
$9.51
EV Truck/SUV
95.1
1
$33.29
$15.22
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 21, 2026
Origin
Woodland, ME
Morning
in Woodland on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Morning
in Biddeford on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Hampden, ME
119 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
2 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
4h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 59% of this 237.8-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 79 miles on I 95. After the interstate sections, the profile shifts to mixed highway and surface roads. Expect to transition from faster, more direct interstate travel to roads with more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to Biddeford.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on I 95.
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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 94.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 237.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 173.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 234.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woodland, ME to Biddeford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 237.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.44 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 — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 173.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 234.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Biddeford, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
