Origin
Woolwich, ME
Night in Woolwich on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Woolwich, 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
1h 10m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woolwich, ME
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Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.1-mile drive from Woolwich, ME to Biddeford, ME takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend about 67% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-295 and the Maine Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, which is quite economical. Given the short duration and focused highway profile, this route is best enjoyed in a single go without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region of Maine.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 27.8 mi | 34m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Maine Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Buxton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 27.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woolwich, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
64 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
8
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
10
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
15
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
16
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
17
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Woolwich, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$8.39 one way
$16.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Night in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
26 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
16 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
1h 10m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 52.1-mile journey between Woolwich and Biddeford. With 67% of the route on highways like I-295 and the Maine Turnpike, you'll experience a good amount of consistent driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 27.8 miles on I-295, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the profile is predominantly highway, you will transition between these faster roads and local routes like Leeman Highway, providing some variation.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Leeman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
199 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
333 ft
Total Descent
324 ft
Highest Point
199 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
179 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 Woolwich, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
Portland
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
Old Orchard Beach
48.5 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco
48.6 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Buxton
48.6 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 295. 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.
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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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