Origin
Biddeford, ME
Late night in Biddeford on Monday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to South Eliot, ME
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biddeford, ME
Phil Evenden
South Eliot, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Biddeford, ME to South Eliot, ME covers 35.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Alfred Street, Bolt Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.73 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
17.9 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 35.8 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.5 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 14 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 29.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Alfred Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 35.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 9 / Alfred Street
Turn right onto ME 9 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, Sout...
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
Between Biddeford, ME and South Eliot, ME, road signs point toward Boston and Berwick.
Boston
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Berwick
32.6 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 29.5 mi | 31m |
| Alfred Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bolt Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Route 236 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Leach Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 29.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and South Eliot, 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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
54 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
7
Merge onto I 95
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 2
Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
10
Keep slight left at fork
230 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn left onto ME 236
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 236
12
Turn left onto Bolt Hill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bolt Hill Road
13
Turn left onto Leach Road
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
Leach Road
14
Arrive at destination
Leach Road
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 17.9 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.5 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 35.8 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.9 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Eliot, 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 35.8 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Biddeford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 29.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Biddeford, ME · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Eliot, ME
The final approach into South Eliot, 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 South Eliot, 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
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.77
Maine Turnpike
(29.5 mi)
$1.77
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
$6
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
South Eliot, ME
Late night in South Eliot on Monday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
45m 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 South Eliot, ME covers 35.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Alfred Street, Bolt Hill 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 17.9 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 $5.73 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 35.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Biddeford, ME and South Eliot, ME, road signs point toward Boston and Berwick.
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