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Trip from Berwick, 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

45m

Distance

30.1 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

Downtown Berwick, ME, ME

Berwick, ME

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city in York County, Maine, United States

Biddeford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berwick, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 30.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, School Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 11.6 mi 12m
North Berwick Road 5.2 mi 7m
School Street 4.6 mi 8m
Somersworth Road 2.6 mi 4m
Alfred Street 2.4 mi 4m
Wells Street 1.5 mi 3m
Sanford Road 0.6 mi 1m
Elm Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 11.6 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Rochester Street

52 ft · 9 sec · Rochester Street
2

Turn left onto ME 9

196 ft · 8 sec · Saw Mill Hill
3

Turn left onto ME 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · School Street
4

Continue on ME 9

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Somersworth Road
5

Continue on ME 9

3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street
6

Continue on ME 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · Somersworth Road
7

Turn left onto ME 9; ME 4

0.4 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
8

Turn slight right onto ME 9

1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street
9

Continue on ME 9

5.2 mi · 7 min · North Berwick Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sanford Road
11

Turn left

305 ft · 9 sec
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
13

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 32 Toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
15

Turn left onto ME 111

1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
16

Turn left onto US 1; ME 111

146 ft · 3 sec · Elm Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right

226 ft · 8 sec
18

Turn slight right onto ME 111

1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
19

Turn left onto US 1 Alternate

40 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

US 1 Alternate

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Wells Beach Station, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wells Beach Station, ME

15 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.

Popular next leg

Wells Beach Station, ME to Biddeford, ME

16.2 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Old Orchard Beach, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wells Beach Station, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15 miles from Berwick, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill

Turn left onto ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill

Navigation decision point

4
14.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road

At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road

Navigation decision point

4
14.9 mi into trip | ~26m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

6
27.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 32 Toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
5
28.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street

Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.85 one way

$9.69 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.33 $10.66
premium $4.86 $5.76 $11.53
diesel $5.61 $6.65 $13.29

Estimated Tolls: $0.69

Maine Turnpike (11.6 mi) $0.69

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 0 $3.16 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.21 $1.93

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Berwick, ME

Afternoon in Berwick on Saturday

Local time

4:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Biddeford, ME

Afternoon in Biddeford on Saturday

Local time

4:02 PM

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

5 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

45m 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?

30.1 mi in 45m — 38% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Maine Turnpike.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 30.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

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 Berwick, ME to Biddeford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Arundel along the way.

Arundel

27.2 mi in | ~40m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.69 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. 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: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: 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 Trip.ovh 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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