The drive from Rangeley, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 130.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on Maine Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.02 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.3 miles from Rangeley, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 130.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Rangeley, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 130.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m, 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 34 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 38.1 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 around 45.6 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 130.6 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 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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45.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
83 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
127 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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
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127.1 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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
127.8 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi
42m
Main Street
21.5 mi
30m
Weld Road
14.1 mi
23m
Auburn Road
12.7 mi
14m
Federal Road
9.5 mi
10m
Rangeley Road
8.3 mi
12m
Phillips Road
5.9 mi
9m
School Street
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 38.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangeley, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on High Street
422 ft·18 sec·High Street
2
Continue on Pond Street
528 ft·28 sec·Pond Street
3
Turn left onto ME 4
12 mi·18 min·Main Street
4
Continue on ME 4
8.3 mi·12 min·Rangeley Road
5
Turn right onto ME 142
5.9 mi·8 min·Weld Road
6
Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi·9 min·Phillips Road
7
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·Church Street
8
Continue on School Street
5.0 mi·8 min·School Street
9
Continue on ME 156
8.2 mi·14 min·Weld Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi·34 sec·US Route 2 East
12
Continue on US 2
501 ft·10 sec·United States Highway 2
13
Turn right onto ME 4
0.2 mi·21 sec·Maine Route 4 Southbound
14
Merge onto ME 4
8.0 mi·9 min·Main Street
15
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft·6 sec·Bridge Street
16
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi·10 min·Federal Road
17
Continue on ME 4
13 mi·14 min·Auburn Road
18
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Turner Road
19
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Center Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi·30 sec·Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi·50 sec·Minot Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi·5 min·Washington Street
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
25
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
30 mi·33 min·Maine Turnpike
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 36Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
29
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
31
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft·4 sec·Buxton Road
32
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi·3 min·North Street
33
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.3 miles from Rangeley, ME, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 29 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
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 Rangeley, 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 Rangeley, ME
This is one driving day of about 130.6 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Rangeley, 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 Maine Turnpike for about 38.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.3 mi from Rangeley, ME
· 1h 37m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.71
$6.27
Efficient EV
32.7
0
$11.43
$5.22
EV Truck/SUV
52.2
0
$18.28
$8.36
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rangeley, ME
Evening
in Rangeley on Friday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Evening
in Biddeford on Friday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
2h 55m 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 Rangeley, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 130.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.3 miles from Rangeley, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 130.6 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 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rangeley, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
