Origin
Biddeford, ME
Afternoon in Biddeford on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biddeford, ME to Bradley, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
158.6 mi
255 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Bradley, ME covers 158.6 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beach Street, North Street, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.53 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
79.3 miles from Biddeford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 158.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beach Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Bradley, ME is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biddeford, ME to Bradley, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| Downtown Portland | — | — |
| I 395 South | — | — |
| ME 15 South | — | — |
| ME 15 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beach Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford, ME and Bradley, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Beach Street
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Continue on North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
4
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portland
5
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Downtown Portland
7
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
9
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
10
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
12
Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
ME 15 Business North: Brewer
13
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
16
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Bullen Street
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bullen Street
18
Arrive at your destination
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 79.3 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
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 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.3 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradley, 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 158.6 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.3 mi from Biddeford, ME · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.3 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradley, ME
The final approach into Bradley, 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 Bradley, 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
$25.53 one way
$51.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $28.09 | $56.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.02 | $70.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.65 | $7.61 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.88 | $6.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.20 | $10.15 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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
Bradley, ME
Afternoon in Bradley on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
79 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
13 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 7m 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 Bradley, ME covers 158.6 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beach Street, North Street, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.3 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 $25.53 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.
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Bradley, ME is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biddeford, ME to Bradley, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Biddeford, ME to Bradley, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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