Origin
Biddeford, ME
Late night in Biddeford on Thursday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Mexico, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
89.4 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
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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Mexico, ME
Osvaldo Samuel Rendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Mexico, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 $14.39 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
44.7 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 89.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Mexico, ME is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Mexico, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Minot Avenue | — | — |
| Union Street Bypass | — | — |
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 Mexico, 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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
10
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Minot Avenue
11
Continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
12
Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
13
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
14
Continue on Auburn Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
15
Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
16
Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
17
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
18
Continue on Turner Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
19
Continue on Pleasant Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
20
Continue on Auburn Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Auburn Road
21
Continue on Oxford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
22
Continue on State Route 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
23
Turn right onto Veterans Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Veterans Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
River Road
25
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto Roxbury Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Roxbury Road
27
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 44.7 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mexico, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Biddeford, ME
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 44.7 mi from Biddeford, ME · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mexico, ME
The final approach into Mexico, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.84 | $31.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.52 | $5.72 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Mexico, ME
Late night in Mexico on Thursday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
45 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
8 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
1h 54m 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 Mexico, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 44.7 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 $14.39 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 Mexico, ME is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Mexico, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Biddeford, ME to Mexico, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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