How far is Bridgton, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgton and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton and Saco.
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Start on Main Street
3071 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1426 ft · 35 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street
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Take the ramp left
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.8 mi · 13 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 Bridgton and Saco.
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.
Roosevelt Trail
Continue on Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bridgton and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgton to Saco?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Bridgton and 25.5 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bridgton and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near North Windham
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 North Windham.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgton and Saco. Straight-line distance: 40.57 mi (65.29 km).
#1 Bridgton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.0547900, -70.7128400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
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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