Trip from Biddeford, ME to Hope, ME

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

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

104.5 mi

168 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 14m ★

6 AM

2h 24m

8 AM

2h 44m

10 AM

2h 31m

12 PM

2h 29m

3 PM

2h 32m

5 PM

2h 43m

8 PM

2h 18m

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 York County, Maine, United States

Biddeford, ME

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Hope, ME

Barbara Reis

Trip Overview

The drive from Biddeford, ME to Hope, ME covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.82 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

52.3 miles from Biddeford, ME

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	51.3 mi	59m
Maine Turnpike	8.8 mi	9m
Rockland Road	8.4 mi	11m
Heald Highway	6.5 mi	9m
Augusta Road	5 mi	7m
Hatchet Mountain Road	4.8 mi	11m
Augusta-Rockland Road	4.1 mi	6m
Togus Road	3.7 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 51.3 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 1 Alternate

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto ME 112

162 ft · 5 sec · Beach Street

Continue on ME 5; ME 112

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Street

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: Portland

Merge onto I 95

8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 59 min · I 295

Exit 44 Toward Downtown Portland Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 51 Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lewiston Road

Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

Continue on Lewiston Road

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Lewiston Road

Continue on Central Street

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Central Street

Turn straight onto Water Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Turn left onto US 201

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Bridge Street

At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Water Street

Turn left onto ME 226

1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

Continue on ME 226

3.7 mi · 6 min · Togus Road

At end of road, turn right onto ME 17

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Augusta Road

Continue on ME 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · Eastern Avenue

Continue on ME 17

0.9 mi · 1 min · Augusta Road

Continue on ME 17

4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

Continue on ME 17; ME 32

1.3 mi · 1 min · Rockland Road

Continue on ME 17; ME 32

4.9 mi · 6 min · Rockland Road

Continue on ME 17

3.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road

Continue on ME 17

2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

Continue on ME 17

6.5 mi · 9 min · Heald Highway

Turn left onto ME 235

2.2 mi · 5 min · Buzzell Hill Road

Turn right onto ME 235

4.8 mi · 11 min · Hatchet Mountain Road

Turn left onto ME 105

174 ft · 4 sec · Camden Road

Arrive at destination

ME 105

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 52.3 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 23 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hope, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Biddeford, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 104.5 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Biddeford, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 51.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

52 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

Portland, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Biddeford, 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

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Freeport, Maine

Early in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 29.9

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078695113

Visit website

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Maine

1.9 mi

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 29.9

Freeport, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078695113

Visit website

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 14.9

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 72.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portland

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North: Portland

11.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 295

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 44 Toward Downtown Portland

62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

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

Exit 51 Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 201 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto US 201 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | ME 17 / Augusta Road

At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Augusta Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.82 one way

$33.65 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$18.51	$37.02
premium	$4.86	$20.01	$40.02
diesel	$5.61	$23.07	$46.14

Estimated Tolls: $0.53

Maine Turnpike (8.8 mi) $0.53

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.3	$10.97	$5.02
Efficient EV	26.1	$9.14	$4.18
EV Truck/SUV	41.8	$14.63	$6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

Biddeford, ME

Afternoon in Biddeford on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hope, ME

Afternoon in Hope on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

52 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

2h 24m 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

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 54.1

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?

104.5 mi in 2h 24m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 295.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 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 Biddeford, ME and Hope, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Gardiner.

Portland

11.6 mi in | ~14m | via I 295

Gardiner

62.9 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.53 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

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 Hope, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Biddeford, ME to Hope, ME

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Freeport Cafe

Freeport Cafe

Nom Cafe

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

Eartha Globe

Maine Escape Games

The Escape Room

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

Portland Observatory

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Biddeford, ME

Hope, ME

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 24m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Frances Perkins National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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