Origin
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Late night in Cape Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Broadway, Ocean House Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Two Lights Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Two Lights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Two Lights Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
|
Two Lights Road
Turn left onto Two Lights Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Two Lights Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Two Lights Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
19.9 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
Old Orchard Beach
19.7 mi in
|
~33m
Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco
19.9 mi in
|
~33m
Buxton
19.9 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 8 mi | 8m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Ocean House Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Two Lights Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on this road
182 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Two Lights Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Two Lights Road
4
Continue on Two Lights Road
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
Two Lights Road
5
Turn right onto ME 77
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
6
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ocean House Street
7
Continue on ME 77
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
8
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ocean House Street
9
Turn left onto ME 77
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Broadway
10
Turn left onto Broadway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Maine Mall Road
12
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
14
Merge onto I 95
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
19
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
20
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
21
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Maine Turnpike
(8 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Biddeford on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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.
Road read
40m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Broadway, Ocean House Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Cape Elizabeth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Two Lights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Two Lights Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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