Origin
South Windham, ME
Evening in South Windham on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Windham, ME to Biddeford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Windham, ME
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Biddeford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Windham, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 21.2 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buxton Road, Narragansett Trail, Gray Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Buxton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 33m drive with frequent turns across 21.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buxton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Depot Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward Gorham Center
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Gorham Center
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Gray Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buxton Road
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on this road
190 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Depot Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
116 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward Gorham Center
5
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
Toward Gorham Center
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Street
8
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
11
Continue on US 202; ME 4
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Narragansett Trail
12
Turn left onto Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
13
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
14
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
15
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 South Windham, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 21.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buxton Road, Narragansett Trail, Gray Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from South Windham, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from South Windham, 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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