Jonesport to Biddeford is 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m via US Highway 1 and I 295, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, offering a straightforward trip. With a drive time under five hours, this is an easy same-day journey. Expect a mix of local roads and highway driving as you make your way south. Consider this route if you prefer a journey with frequent turns and a more local feel for most of the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.8 miles from Jonesport, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 211.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 57% of the trip on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 53.2 miles on I 295, providing a brief period of faster travel. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that involves frequent turns and navigation through local areas for a significant portion of the 211.5 miles. The road will likely feel more intimate and less like a pure interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 61 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 76 miles in near US 1; ME 3 / Route 1.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 211.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 76 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 140.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
76 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
140.9 mi into trip|~3h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
147.4 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|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...
7
208 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
208.7 mi into trip|~4h 36m 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 Jonesport, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
140.5 mi in|~3h 15m
Bangor
140.5 mi in|~3h 15m
Kittery
140.9 mi in|~3h 16m
Brunswick
147.4 mi in|~3h 24m|via I 295
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
53.2 mi
1h 2m
US Highway 1
28.9 mi
43m
Route 1
20.3 mi
26m
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi
15m
Maine Turnpike
13.2 mi
14m
Indian River Road
9.3 mi
16m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 53.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesport, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 187
2.3 mi·4 min·Indian River Road
3
Continue on ME 187
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 187
4
Continue on ME 187
7.1 mi·12 min·Indian River Road
5
Continue on State Route 187
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 187
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
5.1 mi·7 min·Route 1
7
Turn straight onto US 1
0.5 mi·45 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on US 1A
0.2 mi·18 sec·Kennedy Highway
9
Continue on US 1A
3.0 mi·4 min·US Highway 1A
10
Continue on US 1A
4.1 mi·6 min·Kennedy Highway
11
Continue on US 1A
0.3 mi·33 sec·Bridge Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
13
Continue on US 1
28 mi·41 min·US Highway 1
14
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Downeast Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft·11 sec·Downeast Highway
16
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·35 sec·High Street
17
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Foster Street
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
19
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft·3 sec·Main Street
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi·9 min·Bucksport Road
22
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi·10 min·Acadia Highway
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
27
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
28
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
29
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
30
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
31
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
32
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
34
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
35
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
36
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
38
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
39
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
40
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
41
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
42
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
43
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
44
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
45
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
46
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
47
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
48
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
49
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
50
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi·6 min·Maine Turnpike
51
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
51 mi·58 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
52
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi·3 min·I 295
53
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi·7 min·Maine Turnpike
54
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 36Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
55
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
56
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
57
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
58
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft·4 sec·Buxton Road
59
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi·3 min·North Street
60
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
61
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 4 hours and 41 minutes, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Biddeford with plenty of daylight to spare. While there's one recommended stop, the longest stretch without a turn is over 50 miles, so plan for fuel and rest before embarking on that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so be sure to check current prices. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you transition between highway and local roads.
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 105.8 miles from Jonesport, ME, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 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 47 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
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 Jonesport, 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 Jonesport, ME
This is one driving day of about 211.5 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Jonesport, 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 295 for about 53.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.8 mi from Jonesport, ME
· 2h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 112.8 miles from Jonesport, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Biddeford, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$6
near mile 43.8
Park Closure: Carriage Roads open to pedestrians only
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
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
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 160.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.05 one way
$68.10 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$37.46
$74.92
premium
$4.86
$40.50
$81.00
diesel
$5.61
$46.70
$93.39
Estimated Tolls: $0.80
Maine Turnpike
(13.2 mi)$0.80
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
$34
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.4
0
$22.21
$10.15
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.61
$13.54
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Dec 18, 2023
Origin
Jonesport, ME
Morning
in Jonesport on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Morning
in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
106 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
16 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jonesport, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US Highway 1, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.8 miles from Jonesport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.05 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 211.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 76 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 140.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jonesport, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
