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Trip from Biddeford, ME to Sullivan, ME

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

168.8 mi

272 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Biddeford, ME, ME

Biddeford, ME

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Biddeford, ME to Sullivan, ME covers 168.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.02 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

84.4 miles from Biddeford, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 30m highway drive covering 168.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

334 ft 25 ft

Total Climb

294 ft

Total Descent

309 ft

Highest Point

334 ft

~96.5 mi in

Elevation Range

309 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 168.8 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: 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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 | 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
156.2 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | ME 230 / Water Street

Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Biddeford, ME and Sullivan, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Belfast.

Portland

11.6 mi in | ~14m | via I 295

Belfast

73.9 mi in | ~1h 26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 52.5 mi 1h 1m
Maine Turnpike 18.6 mi 20m
Route 3 17.6 mi 21m
Acadia Highway 13.4 mi 15m
US 1 11.2 mi 17m
Bucksport Road 8.5 mi 9m
North Belfast Avenue 8.1 mi 11m
West Main Street 7.2 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 Sullivan, 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
Use the none lane.
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 / none lanes.
21

Continue on US 1; ME 3

7.0 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
Use the none lane.
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

9.4 mi · 10 min · Acadia Highway
Use the none lane.
27

Continue on US 1; ME 3

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road
Use the none lane.
28

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street
29

Turn right onto ME 230

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street
Use the right lane.
30

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street
31

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · High Street
32

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

11 mi · 17 min · US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
33

Turn left onto ME 200

48 ft · 1 sec · Bert Gray Road
34

Arrive at destination

ME 200

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 84.4 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 1h 42m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.4 miles or 1h 42m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sullivan, 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 168.8 miles and 3h 30m.

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.
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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.4 mi from Biddeford, ME · 1h 42m into the drive

Downtown Brunswick, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

84 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sullivan, ME

The final approach into Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, 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.

Acadia National Park

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $6 near mile 168.8
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
Park Closure: Park Loop Road to Kebo Street Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
Frances Perkins National Monument

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 52.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.02 one way

$54.04 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $29.62 $59.24
premium $4.83 $32.09 $64.17
diesel $5.64 $37.50 $75.00

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

$27

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.6 0 $17.72 $8.10
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.77 $6.75
EV Truck/SUV 67.5 0 $23.63 $10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Biddeford, ME

Evening in Biddeford on Sunday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Sullivan, ME

Evening in Sullivan on Sunday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Sunny

W 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

84 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

3 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 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Sullivan, ME covers 168.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.4 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 $27.02 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 16 significant decision points across 168.8 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: 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 Sullivan, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Belfast.

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