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Trip from Biddeford, ME to Casco, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

city in York County, Maine, United States

Biddeford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Biddeford, ME to Casco, ME covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 $6.81 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.1 miles from Biddeford, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Casco, ME is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Casco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Beach Street
North Street
I 95 North
Maine Turnpike
Riverside Street
Forest Avenue
Bridgton Road
Roosevelt Trail

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 Casco, 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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

4.1 mi · 5 min · Maine Turnpike
7

Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
8

Turn right onto Riverside Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street
9

Turn left onto Forest Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
10

Continue on Bridgton Road

3.8 mi · 7 min · Bridgton Road
11

Continue on Roosevelt Trail

4.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Trail
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

289 ft · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
13

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

7.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Trail
14

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
15

Turn right onto Meadow Road

8.0 mi · 14 min · Meadow Road
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.1 miles from Biddeford, ME, or about 32m 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 42 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.1 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casco, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Biddeford, ME

This is one driving day of about 42.3 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Biddeford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Biddeford, ME · 32m into the drive

census-designated place in Windham, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Windham, ME

21 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

Naples, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Windham, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Biddeford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Casco, ME

The final approach into Casco, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.81 one way

$13.62 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.49 $14.98
premium $4.86 $8.10 $16.20
diesel $5.61 $9.34 $18.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Biddeford, ME

Night in Biddeford on Wednesday

Local time

11:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Casco, ME

Night in Casco on Wednesday

Local time

11:57 PM

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

1h 4m 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 Casco, ME covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 21.1 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 $6.81 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.
The drive from Biddeford, ME to Casco, ME is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Casco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Biddeford, ME to Casco, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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