How far is Biddeford, ME from City of Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to City of Saco, ME is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.59 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.44 mi
3.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.44 mi
Kilometers
3.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.59 mi
Kilometers
4.17 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Saco
Sun, Nov 8, 2:50 AM EST
Return by in Biddeford
Sun, Nov 8, 2:57 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-11-08T02:44
Arrive City of Saco
Sun, Nov 8, 2:50 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Biddeford
1.3 mi
00h 03m
To City of Saco
1.3 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Biddeford and City of Saco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and City of Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Portland Road

    530 ft · 14 sec · Portland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1232 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Biddeford and City of Saco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
192.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.25 mi · 87%
Portland Road
0.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Start on Main Street

2.25 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 03m from Biddeford
Leave By
8:16 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Light Rain near City of Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to City of Saco?

The road trip is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Biddeford and 1.3 miles from City of Saco.

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

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Light Rain near City of Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saco, 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 Saco.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and City of Saco. Straight-line distance: 2.44 mi (3.92 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population0
Coordinates43.5206900, -70.4241000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: City of Saco (-70.4241, 43.52069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.35 L · about $0.38
Round trip
$0.76
0.18 gal · 0.7 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $0.38 $0.76
Mid-grade $4.78 $0.43 $0.86
Premium $5.28 $0.47 $0.95
Diesel $6.38 $0.57 $1.15

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and City of Saco. The current time is 02:44:26.

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.