If you are planning to travel from Readfield to Biddeford, expect a straightforward journey spanning 76.1 miles through the heart of Maine. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will get a genuine look at the local landscape as you transition between these two Northeast communities. It is an efficient way to get from point A to point B without the pressure of a long-distance haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Readfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this journey is defined by a turn-heavy, local profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, your entire 76.1-mile trip relies on secondary roads like Readfield Road, Route 133, and Lake Street. You will navigate a series of winding sections that require your full attention compared to a standard highway drive. The constant changes in direction offer a distinct, hands-on driving experience that feels much more personal than a high-speed sprint. Expect a steady, rhythmic pace as you move through these interconnected local corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
31.3 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
39.6 mi into trip|~49m in|I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
7
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
70.8 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
US 202
6.6 mi
7m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
5.7 mi
7m
Washington Street
4.1 mi
5m
Winthrop Road
3.1 mi
5m
North Street
1.7 mi
3m
Readfield Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 38.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readfield, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on ME 41
3.1 mi·5 min·Winthrop Road
2
Continue on ME 41
1.6 mi·2 min·Readfield Road
3
Turn slight left onto ME 41; ME 133
0.8 mi·1 min·Route 133
4
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.3 mi·25 sec·Lake Street
5
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.5 mi·46 sec·Route 133
6
Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
6.6 mi·7 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·39 sec·Court Street
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi·59 sec·Minot Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi·5 min·Washington Street
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
17
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
30 mi·33 min·Maine Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 36Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
23
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft·4 sec·Buxton Road
24
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi·3 min·North Street
25
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 27 minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about complex stop planning since the trip is designed to be completed in a single, continuous stretch. Keep in mind that because you are relying on local roads rather than major arteries, your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic patterns. To make the most of your $12 fuel budget, ensure your tank is topped off before you leave Readfield, as options for refueling may vary along the backroads. Focus on staying alert through the curves, as the lack of highway segments means you will be navigating intersections and turns for the duration of the trip.
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 36.8 miles from Readfield, ME, or about 46m 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 46m 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 15m
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 Readfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Readfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Readfield, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 36.8 mi from Readfield, ME
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
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...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 7.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.04
$26.07
premium
$4.86
$14.09
$28.19
diesel
$5.61
$16.25
$32.50
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Maine Turnpike
(38.1 mi)$2.28
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.73
$3.53
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.44
$2.94
EV Truck/SUV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Readfield, ME
Morning
in Readfield on Saturday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Morning
in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
37 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
18 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 30m 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 Readfield, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, US 202, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Readfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.85 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Readfield, ME to Biddeford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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.
