The drive from Steuben, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US Highway 1, Belfast Augusta Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.15 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
90.6 miles from Steuben, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 181.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Steuben, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 53m, 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 50 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?
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 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 28 significant decision points across 181.1 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 (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 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 2m 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
110.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m 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
117 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
177.6 mi into trip|~3h 46m 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
178.3 mi into trip|~3h 48m 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 Steuben, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
110.1 mi in|~2h 27m
Bangor
110.1 mi in|~2h 27m
Kittery
110.5 mi in|~2h 28m
Brunswick
117 mi in|~2h 36m|via I 295
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
53.2 mi
1h 2m
US Highway 1
25 mi
38m
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Route 1
15.2 mi
18m
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi
15m
Maine Turnpike
13.2 mi
14m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 53.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steuben, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on Morgan Parritt Road
0.1 mi·34 sec·Morgan Parritt Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
24 mi·35 min·US Highway 1
3
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Downeast Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft·11 sec·Downeast Highway
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·35 sec·High Street
6
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Foster Street
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
8
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft·3 sec·Main Street
10
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi·9 min·Bucksport Road
11
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi·10 min·Acadia Highway
12
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
13
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
16
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
17
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
18
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
19
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
20
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
21
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
23
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
24
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
25
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
27
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
28
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
30
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
31
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
32
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
33
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
34
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
35
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
36
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
39
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi·6 min·Maine Turnpike
40
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.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi·3 min·I 295
42
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi·7 min·Maine Turnpike
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 36Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
45
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
47
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft·4 sec·Buxton Road
48
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi·3 min·North Street
49
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
50
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Trip Plan
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 90.6 miles from Steuben, ME, or about 1h 59m 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 40 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 1h 59m 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 12m
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 Steuben, 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 Steuben, ME
This is one driving day of about 181.1 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Steuben, 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 90.6 mi from Steuben, ME
· 1h 59m 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.
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...
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
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 124.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.3
0
$19.02
$8.69
Efficient EV
45.3
0
$15.85
$7.24
EV Truck/SUV
72.4
0
$25.35
$11.59
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 17, 2026
Origin
Steuben, ME
Morning
in Steuben on Friday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Morning
in Biddeford on Friday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Areas Of Fog
0 mph48% chanceLive forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
91 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
1 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
3h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Steuben, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US Highway 1, Belfast Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.6 miles from Steuben, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.15 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 181.1 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 (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Steuben, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
