Origin
Biddeford, ME
Morning in Biddeford on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Shady Nook, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Shady Nook, ME
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Trip Overview
Biddeford to Shady Nook is 33 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Alfred Road and Shapleigh Corner Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience, primarily on well-maintained roads that wind through the local landscape. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to cover a short distance without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than cruising on an interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles along Alfred Road. As you progress, the road character remains consistent, offering a connected feel to the local environment rather than a high-speed transit. You'll be experiencing a more intimate drive through the area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alfred Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Alfred Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 9 / Alfred Street
Turn right onto ME 9 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road
Turn right onto ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
31 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Shady Nook Road
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Shapleigh Corner Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Alfred Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Shady Nook Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alfred Road
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Shady Nook, ME.
1
Start on US 1 Alternate
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn right onto ME 111
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Alfred Street
5
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
6
Continue on ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto ME 224
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaws Ridge Road
9
Continue on ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
10
Continue on ME 224
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Emery Mills Road
14
Turn slight right onto ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
15
Continue on ME 11
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
16
Continue on ME 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Spring Road
17
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Shady Nook Road
18
Arrive at destination
Shady Nook Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Biddeford, ME · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shady Nook, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shady Nook, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Shady Nook, ME
Morning in Shady Nook on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Sanford, ME
17 mi in
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
17 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
51m 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 Shady Nook, ME covers 33 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alfred Road, Shapleigh Corner Road, Alfred Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 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 $5.31 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.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Biddeford, ME to Shady Nook, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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