Origin
Biddeford, ME
Afternoon in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Stonington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
176.4 mi
284 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
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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Stonington, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Stonington, ME covers 176.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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, Route 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.40 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
88.2 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 52.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| Maine Turnpike | 18.6 mi | 20m |
| Route 3 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| North Belfast Avenue | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Acadia Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| North Penobscot Road | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Stonington, 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 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge onto ME 3
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Belfast Road
13
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
15
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
16
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
17
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
18
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
ME 3
19
Merge onto US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3
508 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Acadia Highway
27
Turn right onto ME 15
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
28
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Penobscot Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto ME 175
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Bay Road
30
Continue on ME 175
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Graytown Road
31
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
32
Continue on ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Caterpillar Hill Road
33
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Byards Point Road
34
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
35
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Deer Isle Road
36
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Deer Isle Road
37
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
38
Continue on ME 15
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Deer Isle Road
39
Continue on ME 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
40
Continue on ME 15
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Thurlows Hill Road
41
Continue on ME 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
42
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft
·
14 sec
·
School Street
43
Turn left onto Church Street
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
44
Arrive at destination
Church Street
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 88.2 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 47m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonington, 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 176.4 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 I 295 for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 163.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
5
74.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Merge onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
163.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
ME 15 / Byards Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15 / Byards Point Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.40 one way
$56.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $31.25 | $62.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.95 | $77.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Maine Turnpike
(18.6 mi)
$1.12
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
$28
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.70 | $11.29 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Stonington, ME
Afternoon in Stonington on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
88 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
14 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
3h 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.
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 54.7
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$6
near mile 158.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Stonington, ME covers 176.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near I 295.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.4 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: at 11.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Stonington, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Belfast.
Portland
11.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 295
Belfast
73.9 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 176.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Stonington, ME covers 176.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, Route 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.2 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 $28.40 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.4 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: at 11.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Biddeford, ME and Stonington, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Belfast.
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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