How far is Bowdoinham, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Bowdoinham, ME to Saco, ME is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowdoinham and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowdoinham and Saco.
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Start on Center Street
23 m · 7 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 138
2191 ft · 1 min · State Route 138
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Take the ramp left
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
28 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowdoinham and Saco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 138
Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowdoinham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowdoinham to Saco?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Falmouth Foreside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Bowdoinham and 25 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowdoinham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth Foreside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falmouth Foreside.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowdoinham and Saco. Straight-line distance: 44.45 mi (71.54 km).
#1 Bowdoinham
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,091 |
| Coordinates | 44.0100800, -69.8983800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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