Trip from Sullivan, ME to Biddeford, ME

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

167.2 mi

269 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 20m ★

6 AM

3h 32m

8 AM

3h 57m

10 AM

3h 41m

12 PM

3h 38m

3 PM

3h 42m

5 PM

3h 56m

8 PM

3h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Biddeford, ME

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Sullivan, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.77 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

83.6 miles from Sullivan, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Sullivan, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 32m, 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 11.2 miles in near US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 167.2 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 11.2 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 103.1 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.

11.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Downeast Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

31.7 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 1; ME 3 / Route 1

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

103.1 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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...

163.7 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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

164.4 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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 Along This Route

Between Sullivan, ME and Biddeford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.

Waterville

96.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

Bangor

96.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

Kittery

96.6 mi in | ~2h 7m

Brunswick

103.1 mi in | ~2h 15m | 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
Acadia Highway	13.4 mi	15m
Maine Turnpike	13.2 mi	14m
US Highway 1	11.3 mi	17m
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 Sullivan, ME and Biddeford, ME.

Start on ME 200

48 ft · 2 sec · Bert Gray Road

Turn right onto US 1

10 mi · 14 min · US Highway 1

Continue on US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · Downeast Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3

459 ft · 11 sec · Downeast Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 35 sec · High Street

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto ME 230

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3

278 ft · 3 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 1; ME 3

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road

Continue on US 1; ME 3

9.4 mi · 10 min · Acadia Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

135 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Route 1

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 1; ME 3

1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; ME 3

13 mi · 15 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3

2.7 mi · 4 min · Searsport Avenue

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Take the exit onto ME 3

0.3 mi · 38 sec · ME 3

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3

373 ft · 12 sec · ME 3

Merge onto ME 3

3.9 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on ME 3

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on ME 3

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

Continue on ME 3

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on ME 3

18 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Belfast Road

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue

Turn left onto US 202; ME 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Belfast Avenue

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Bangor Street

Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100

159 ft · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive

Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27

401 ft · 7 sec · State Street

Continue on US 201; ME 27

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Street

Turn right onto Capitol Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Capitol Street

Turn straight onto Armory Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Armory Street

Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

Merge onto I 95

5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 58 min · I 295

Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 295

Merge onto I 95

7.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 36 Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Turn left onto ME 112

212 ft · 4 sec · Buxton Road

Continue on ME 112

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

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 83.6 miles from Sullivan, ME, or about 1h 46m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biddeford, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sullivan, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Sullivan, ME

This is one driving day of about 167.2 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sullivan, 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 83.6 mi from Sullivan, ME · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

84 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.6 miles from Sullivan, 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.

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $6

Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction

Park Closure: Park Loop Road to Kebo Street Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

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 115.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.77 one way

$53.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$29.34	$58.68
premium	$4.83	$31.78	$63.56
diesel	$5.64	$37.15	$74.29

Estimated Tolls: $0.80

Maine Turnpike (13.2 mi) $0.80

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

$27

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.2	$17.56	$8.03
Efficient EV	41.8	$14.63	$6.69
EV Truck/SUV	66.9	$23.41	$10.70

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Sullivan, ME

Evening in Sullivan on Sunday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Sunny

W 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Biddeford, ME

Evening in Biddeford on Sunday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

84 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

3 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 32m 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 Sullivan, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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 83.6 miles from Sullivan, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.77 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.