Origin
Biddeford, ME
Morning in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Wells Beach Station, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Wells Beach Station, ME
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Trip Overview
Biddeford to Wells Beach Station is 16.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maine, making it a convenient local drive. With a high percentage of highway driving, this route is best suited for those looking for a quick and direct connection between these two points. You'll find the journey efficient, especially if you're aiming to maximize your time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Maine Turnpike. Expect a straightforward experience for most of the 16.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 11.8 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from the Maine Turnpike onto local roads like Alfred Street and Sanford Road closer to Wells Beach Station, providing a slight change in scenery as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 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 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
|
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
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
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
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
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 Wells Beach Station, ME, road signs point toward Boston and Sanford.
Boston
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Sanford
14.9 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Alfred Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Sanford Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Depot Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Wells Beach Station, 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
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanford Road
10
Turn left onto Depot Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Depot Road
11
Arrive at destination
Depot Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Maine Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Wells Beach Station, ME
Morning in Wells Beach Station on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Patchy Fog
N 0 to 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
10 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
22m 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 Wells Beach Station, ME covers 16.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Alfred Street, Sanford 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 8.2 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 $2.64 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 22m drive. You will face about 7 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 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Biddeford, ME and Wells Beach Station, ME, road signs point toward Boston and Sanford.
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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