Origin
New Sharon, ME
Evening in New Sharon on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Philbrick Street, Vienna Road, Lucy Knowles Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.87 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.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from New Sharon, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 98.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Philbrick 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 New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 1h 44m 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 New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Street | — | — |
| Vienna Road | — | — |
| Lucy Knowles Road | — | — |
| Knowlton Corner Road | — | — |
| Chesterville Road | — | — |
| Wilton Road | — | — |
| North Chesterville Road | — | — |
| Route 156 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Philbrick Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Sharon, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
2
Turn left onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Philbrick Street
3
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn left onto Vienna Road
509 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vienna Road
5
Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Knowlton Corner Road
7
Continue on Chesterville Road
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chesterville Road
8
Turn right onto Wilton Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wilton Road
9
Continue on North Chesterville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
10
Continue on Route 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
11
Continue on Wilton Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wilton Road
12
Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
13
Turn left onto Franklin Road
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin Road
14
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pleasant Street
15
Turn straight onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
16
Continue on Church Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn right onto Main Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Bridge Street
509 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
19
Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
20
Continue on Auburn Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
21
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
22
Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
24
Continue on Minot Avenue
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Minot Avenue
25
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
26
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
27
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
28
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
29
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Maine Turnpike
30
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
31
Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
32
Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
33
Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
34
Turn left onto Buxton Road
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
35
Continue on North Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
36
Turn right onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from New Sharon, ME, or about 52m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biddeford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Sharon, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Sharon, ME
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from New Sharon, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from New Sharon, ME · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from New Sharon, 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
$15.87 one way
$31.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Evening in Biddeford on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
49 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
19 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 44m 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 New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Philbrick Street, Vienna Road, Lucy Knowles Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 miles from New Sharon, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.87 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 New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME is easy. At 1h 44m 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 New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Sharon, ME to Biddeford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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