Origin
Biddeford, ME
Late night in Biddeford on Thursday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
100.4 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biddeford, ME
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Appleton, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beach Street, North Street, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.16 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 100.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beach Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| Downtown Portland | — | — |
| ME 9 | — | — |
| Lewiston Road | — | — |
| Cobbossee Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beach Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Appleton, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Beach Street
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Continue on North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
4
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portland
5
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
51 mi
·
59 min
·
Downtown Portland
7
Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
8
Turn right onto Lewiston Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
9
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobbossee Avenue
10
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Lewiston Road
11
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
12
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
13
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Water Street
15
Turn left onto Windsor Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Street
16
Continue on Togus Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Togus Road
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Augusta Road
18
Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
19
Continue on Augusta Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
20
Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta-Rockland Road
21
Continue on Rockland Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Road
22
Continue on Rockland Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockland Road
23
Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
24
Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockland Road
25
Continue on Heald Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Heald Highway
26
Turn left onto Sennebec Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sennebec Road
27
Continue on Sennebec Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sennebec Road
28
Keep slight left to continue on Sennebec Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sennebec Road
29
Arrive at your destination
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 50.2 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Appleton, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Biddeford, 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 Biddeford, ME
This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Biddeford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.2 mi from Biddeford, ME · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Appleton, ME
The final approach into Appleton, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Appleton, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.16 one way
$32.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.78 | $35.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.23 | $38.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.17 | $44.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Appleton, ME
Late night in Appleton on Thursday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
50 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beach Street, North Street, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Biddeford, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.16 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.
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Biddeford, ME to Appleton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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