Origin
Fryeburg, ME
Morning in Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fryeburg, 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
1h 12m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fryeburg, ME
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Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portland Street, Pequawket Trail, Depot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 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.
Portland 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Street | — | — |
| Pequawket Trail | — | — |
| Depot Road | — | — |
| Cumberland Street | — | — |
| Grange Hall Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Ossipee Trail | — | — |
| Saco Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Portland Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
112 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Portland Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Portland Street
3
Continue on Pequawket Trail
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Pequawket Trail
4
Turn right onto Depot Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Road
5
Continue on Cumberland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
6
Turn slight left onto Grange Hall Road
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
Grange Hall Road
7
Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road
16 ft
·
Saco Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
11
Continue on Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
12
Turn right onto Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
13
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
14
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
15
Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
16
Continue on North Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Fryeburg, ME · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Fryeburg, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Biddeford, ME
The final approach into Biddeford, 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
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
10:37 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.
Temperature spread
5 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
1h 12m 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 Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portland Street, Pequawket Trail, Depot Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Fryeburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.16 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 Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fryeburg, ME to Biddeford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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