The drive from Biddeford, ME to Kenduskeag, ME covers 146.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.8 miles on Maine Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.52 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.1 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 146.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 146.1 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.8 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 72.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 11 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 128.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.3 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Portland
8
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
6
128.2 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 167
Toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
4
128.5 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road
Turn right onto ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road
Navigation decision point
4
137.9 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|Annis Road
Turn left onto Annis Road
Navigation decision point
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 Kenduskeag, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Dixmont.
Portland
11.6 mi in|~14m|via I 295
Dixmont
128.2 mi in|~2h 25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
72.8 mi
1h 18m
I 295
52.5 mi
1h 1m
Main Road
3.6 mi
5m
Wing Road
2.8 mi
6m
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi
4m
Route 2
2.6 mi
3m
Levant Road
2.3 mi
5m
Kenduskeag Road
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 72.8 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Kenduskeag, ME.
1
Start on US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto ME 112
162 ft·5 sec·Beach Street
3
Continue on ME 5; ME 112
1.4 mi·2 min·North Street
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portland
5
Merge onto I 95
8.8 mi·9 min·Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
52 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 295
Exit 44Toward Downtown PortlandUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
64 mi·1 hr 9 min·Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 167Toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
9
Turn right onto ME 69; ME 143
0.3 mi·38 sec·Dixmont Road
10
Turn right onto ME 69
2.8 mi·4 min·Plymouth Road
11
Continue on US 2; ME 100
3.6 mi·5 min·Main Road
12
Continue on US 2; ME 100
2.6 mi·3 min·Route 2
13
Turn left onto Annis Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Annis Road
14
Continue on Wing Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Wing Road
15
Turn right onto Kenduskeag Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Kenduskeag Road
16
Continue on Levant Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Levant Road
17
Turn right onto Stetson Road
275 ft·7 sec·Stetson Road
18
Arrive at destination
Stetson Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.1 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.8 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.1 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenduskeag, 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 146.1 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Biddeford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 72.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.1 mi from Biddeford, ME
· 1h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.8 miles.
Arriving in Kenduskeag, ME
The final approach into Kenduskeag, 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 Kenduskeag, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 55.4
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.8
0
$15.34
$7.01
Efficient EV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
EV Truck/SUV
58.4
0
$20.45
$9.35
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Biddeford, ME
Afternoon
in Biddeford on Friday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenduskeag, ME
Afternoon
in Kenduskeag on Friday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
73 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
1 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
3h 1m 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 Kenduskeag, ME covers 146.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 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 $23.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 128.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Biddeford, ME and Kenduskeag, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Dixmont.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
