The drive from Stonington, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.16 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
87.4 miles from Stonington, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 174.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 174.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 58 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 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 174.9 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 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.8 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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39.3 mi into trip|~1h 6m 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
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 31m 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
110.8 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
171.4 mi into trip|~3h 50m 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
172 mi into trip|~3h 51m 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 Stonington, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
103.9 mi in|~2h 30m
Bangor
103.9 mi in|~2h 30m
Kittery
104.2 mi in|~2h 31m
Brunswick
110.8 mi in|~2h 39m|via I 295
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
53.2 mi
1h 2m
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Route 1
15.2 mi
18m
Maine Turnpike
13.2 mi
14m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Acadia Highway
7.3 mi
8m
North Penobscot Road
5 mi
8m
Augusta Road
4.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 53.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonington, ME and Biddeford, ME.
1
Start on Church Street
113 ft·7 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft·15 sec·School Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on ME 15
0.1 mi·11 sec·Thurlows Hill Road
5
Continue on ME 15
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·North Stonington Road
7
Continue on South Deer Isle Road
2.6 mi·4 min·South Deer Isle Road
8
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi·51 sec·Church Street
9
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi·8 min·North Deer Isle Road
10
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Little Deer Isle Road
11
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi·50 sec·Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
12
Continue on ME 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Byards Point Road
13
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi·5 min·Caterpillar Hill Road
14
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi·5 min·Snows Cove Road
15
Continue on ME 176
2.6 mi·4 min·Graytown Road
16
Continue on ME 175
4.6 mi·8 min·Southern Bay Road
17
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi·8 min·North Penobscot Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
3.7 mi·5 min·Front Ridge Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi·3 min·Acadia Highway
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
27
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
28
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
29
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
31
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
32
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
33
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
35
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
36
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
38
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
39
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
40
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
41
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
42
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
43
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
44
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
47
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi·6 min·Maine Turnpike
48
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.
49
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi·3 min·I 295
50
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi·7 min·Maine Turnpike
51
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 36Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
52
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
53
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
54
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 35Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
55
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft·4 sec·Buxton Road
56
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi·3 min·North Street
57
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
58
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 87.4 miles from Stonington, ME, or about 2h 6m 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 38 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.4 miles or 2h 6m 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 17m
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 Stonington, 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 Stonington, ME
This is one driving day of about 174.9 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Stonington, 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 87.4 mi from Stonington, ME
· 2h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 87.4 miles from Stonington, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Biddeford, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 120.6
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.5
0
$18.36
$8.40
Efficient EV
43.7
0
$15.30
$7.00
EV Truck/SUV
70
0
$24.49
$11.19
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Stonington, ME
Morning
in Stonington on Saturday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biddeford, ME
Morning
in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
87 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
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
3h 56m 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 Stonington, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.4 miles from Stonington, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.16 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 174.9 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 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stonington, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
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.
