How far is Albion, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Albion, ME to Saco, ME is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.43 mi
02h 07m
Flight
86.88 mi
139.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.88 mi
Kilometers
139.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.43 mi
Kilometers
156.8 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Fri, Sep 18, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Albion
Fri, Sep 18, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-09-18T13:35
Arrive Saco
Fri, Sep 18, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Albion
48.7 mi
01h 03m
To Saco
48.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Friday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Saco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Winslow Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Winslow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    25 m · 3 sec · Benton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto China Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Albion Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lakeview Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Lakeview Drive

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Route 3

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3

  7. 7

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Saco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 55%
Maine Turnpike
13.2 mi · 14%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 9%
Lakeview Drive
7.12 mi · 7%
China Road
4.71 mi · 5%
Route 3
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 03m from Albion
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albion and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Saco?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Albion and 48.8 miles from Saco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albion and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowdoinham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Saco. Straight-line distance: 86.88 mi (139.82 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population2,124
Coordinates44.5322900, -69.4425400
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Albion (-69.44254, 44.53229)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $15.14
Round trip
$30.29
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $15.14 $30.29
Mid-grade $4.96 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $5.43 $18.68 $37.36
Diesel $6.40 $22.03 $44.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Sep 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Saco. The current time is 13:35:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.