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Trip from Belfast, ME to Biddeford, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

117.9 mi

190 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Waldo County, Maine, United States

Belfast, ME

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city in York County, Maine, United States

Biddeford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Belfast, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Maine Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

59 miles from Belfast, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 53.2 mi 1h 2m
Belfast Augusta Road 17.6 mi 21m
Maine Turnpike 13.2 mi 14m
North Belfast Avenue 9.1 mi 13m
Augusta Road 4.8 mi 5m
Belmont Avenue 4.4 mi 5m
Acadia Highway 4 mi 4m
Belfast Augusta Road East 3.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 53.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on High Street

112 ft · 6 sec · High Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on Belmont Avenue

4.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on ME 3

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
5

Continue on ME 3

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road East
6

Continue on ME 3

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
7

Continue on ME 3

18 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Belfast Road
9

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue
10

Turn left onto US 202; ME 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Bangor Street
12

Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100

159 ft · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
13

Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive
14

Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27

401 ft · 7 sec · State Street
15

Continue on US 201; ME 27

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Street
16

Turn right onto Capitol Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Capitol Street
17

Turn straight onto Armory Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Armory Street
18

Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
21

Merge onto I 95

5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 58 min · I 295
Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick Use the straight lane.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 295
24

Merge onto I 95

7.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 36 Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
27

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road
Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
28

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
29

Turn left onto ME 112

212 ft · 4 sec · Buxton Road
30

Continue on ME 112

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
31

Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
32

Arrive at destination

US 1 Alternate

Trip Plan

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 59 miles from Belfast, ME, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 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 26 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59 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 1h 59m

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 Belfast, 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 Belfast, ME

This is one driving day of about 117.9 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Belfast, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 53.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

59 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

Washington, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59 miles from Belfast, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Laan-Xang Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belfast, Maine

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+12073386338

Visit website

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Maine

0.6 mi

Bell the Cat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belfast, Maine

0.9 mi

Laan-Xang Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Belfast, Maine

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+12073386338

Visit website

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Bell the Cat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Belfast, Maine

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12073382084

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 42.1

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.2

Freeport, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078695113

Visit website

Belfast Armistice Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Belfast, Maine

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15677089824

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12077741822

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.1

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Old Port Historic Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+12078070009

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.1

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 101.1

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 115.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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...
6
114.3 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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
114.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m 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
115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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

$18.98 one way

$37.96 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $20.88 $41.77
premium $4.86 $22.58 $45.15
diesel $5.61 $26.03 $52.06

Estimated Tolls: $0.80

Maine Turnpike (13.2 mi) $0.80

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

$19

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.4 0 $12.38 $5.66
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72
EV Truck/SUV 47.2 0 $16.51 $7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 Dec 20, 2023

Origin

Belfast, ME

Afternoon in Belfast on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Biddeford, ME

Afternoon in Biddeford on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

59 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

10 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 26m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 61
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Belfast, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.3 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.

Between Belfast, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.

Waterville

46.9 mi in | ~1h

Bangor

46.9 mi in | ~1h

Kittery

47.3 mi in | ~1h 1m

Brunswick

53.8 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 295

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 117.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belfast, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Maine Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59 miles from Belfast, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Belfast, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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