Origin
Brownville, ME
Afternoon in Brownville on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brownville, ME to Biddeford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
163.1 mi
263 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
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 Brownville, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 163.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 295, Dexter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.26 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
81.6 miles from Brownville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 53.5 mi | 58m |
| I 295 | 53.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Dexter Road | 11.9 mi | 19m |
| Milo Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Maine Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| Dover Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Moosehead Trail | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 53.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on Church Street
106 ft
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2 sec
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Church Street
2
Continue on High Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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High Street
3
Turn left onto ME 11
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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Main Road
4
Continue on ME 11
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Park Street
5
Continue on ME 11
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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Main Street
6
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
8.6 mi
·
12 min
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Milo Road
7
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Summer Street
8
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
463 ft
·
10 sec
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North Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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East Main Street
10
Turn right onto ME 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Street
11
Continue on ME 7
6.0 mi
·
10 min
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Dexter Road
12
Continue on ME 7
5.2 mi
·
9 min
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Dover Road
13
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Church Street
14
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
15
Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Corinna Road
16
Continue on ME 7
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Dexter Road
17
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newport Road
18
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Moosehead Trail
19
Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
142 ft
·
2 sec
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Ox Bow Road
20
Continue on Ox Bow Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Ox Bow Road
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
22
Merge onto I 95
53 mi
·
58 min
·
I 95
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
51 mi
·
58 min
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I 295
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
25
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Maine Turnpike
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
28
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
30
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
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Buxton Road
31
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
32
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
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 81.6 miles from Brownville, ME, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 36 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 51m 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 Biddeford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brownville, 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 Brownville, ME
This is one driving day of about 163.1 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Brownville, 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 95 for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Brownville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 160.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.8 mi into trip
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~26m in
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ME 15 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
9
99 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
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I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
6
159.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
7
159.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
8
160.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.26 one way
$52.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $28.89 | $57.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.23 | $62.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Maine Turnpike
(7.3 mi)
$0.44
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
$26
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Augusta Comfort Inn Civic Center - Tesla Supercharger
Augusta, ME
Tesla
16 DCFC
Elm Plaza Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Waterville, ME
Tesla
12 DCFC
Marketplace at Augusta - Tesla Supercharger
Augusta, ME
Tesla
8 DCFC
Quirk Ford of Augusta
Hallowell, ME
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
11 Seahawk Ave Parking Lot
Brunswick, ME
Non-Networked
4 DCFC
Shuman Motors, Inc
Augusta, ME
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Bill Dodge Hyundai
Brunswick, ME
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
IRVINGOIL ME-NWPT-L3-0001
Newport, ME
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 13
Tesla: 3
Non-Networked: 3
Blink Network: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.13 | $7.83 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.83 | $10.44 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Biddeford, ME
Afternoon in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
82 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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 106.9
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 163.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.5 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near ME 15 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 163.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (ME 15 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 99 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brownville, ME to Biddeford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
99 mi in
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~2h 10m
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via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 163.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brownville, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 163.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Dexter 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 81.6 miles from Brownville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.26 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 163.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (ME 15 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 99 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brownville, ME to Biddeford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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