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Trip from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

39m

Distance

19.5 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Cape Elizabeth, ME

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city in York County, Maine, United States

Biddeford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 19.5 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 Two Lights Road, Ocean House Road, Ocean House Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 19.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Two Lights Road 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 39m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Two Lights Road
Ocean House Road
Ocean House Street
Ocean Street
Broadway
Maine Mall Road
Samantha Smith Way
Maine Turnpike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Two Lights Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Biddeford, ME.

1

Start on the route

180 ft · 19 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Two Lights Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Two Lights Road
3

Keep slight right to continue on Two Lights Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · Two Lights Road
4

Continue on Two Lights Road

112 ft · 5 sec · Two Lights Road
5

Turn right onto Ocean House Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Ocean House Road
6

Continue on Ocean House Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Ocean House Street
7

Continue on Ocean Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Ocean Street
8

Continue on Ocean House Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Ocean House Street
9

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Broadway
10

Turn left onto Broadway

3.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway
11

Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Maine Mall Road
12

Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

1.0 mi · 1 min · Samantha Smith Way
13

Take the exit left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
14

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

8.0 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
16

Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

0.5 mi · 1 min · RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
17

Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

0.1 mi · 19 sec · RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
18

Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

0.2 mi · 30 sec · RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
19

Turn left onto Buxton Road

213 ft · 4 sec · Buxton Road
20

Continue on North Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
21

Turn right onto Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.14 one way

$6.28 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.45 $6.91
premium $4.86 $3.73 $7.47
diesel $5.61 $4.31 $8.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Late night in Cape Elizabeth on Friday

Local time

2:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Biddeford, ME

Late night in Biddeford on Friday

Local time

2:08 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

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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 19.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Two Lights Road, Ocean House Road, Ocean House Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $3.14 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 39m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Biddeford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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