Origin
Biddeford, ME
Morning in Biddeford on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Acton, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Acton, ME covers 26.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alfred Road, Alfred Street, State Route 109 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Alfred Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 26.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 39m drive. You will face about 5 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
5 of 5 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
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road
Turn right onto ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
3
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
H Road
Turn right onto H Road
Navigation decision point
4
26 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Sam Page Road
Turn left onto Sam Page Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Alfred Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| State Route 109 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Shaws Ridge Road | 1.2 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 Acton, 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
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 109
15
Turn right onto H Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
H Road
16
Turn left onto Sam Page Road
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sam Page Road
17
Arrive at destination
Sam Page Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Acton, ME
Morning in Acton on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
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
18 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
39m 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 Acton, ME covers 26.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alfred Road, Alfred Street, State Route 109. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.20 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 39m drive. You will face about 5 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 Acton, 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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