How far is Brownfield, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Brownfield, ME to Saco, ME is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.6 mi
01h 14m
Flight
38.13 mi
61.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.6 mi
Kilometers
71.77 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Brownfield
Wed, Sep 23, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownfield
2026-09-23T13:03
Arrive Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 2:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownfield
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
Limington
ME

Town in Maine

From Brownfield
22.2 mi
00h 37m
To Saco
22.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pequawket Trail

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Pequawket Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Grange Hall Road

    148 m · 15 sec · Grange Hall Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Saco Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Long Plains Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Parker Farm Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownfield and 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pequawket Trail
11.1 mi · 25%
Ossipee Trail
8.18 mi · 18%
River Road
5.82 mi · 13%
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 11%
Saco Road
3.47 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pequawket Trail

Turn right onto Pequawket Trail

11.1 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limington
00h 37m from Brownfield
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brownfield and Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Brownfield and 22.4 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brownfield and Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Limington

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

34 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

43 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Saco. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).

Brownfield

#1 Brownfield

Town in Maine

Population1,653
Coordinates43.9381300, -70.9086800
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownfield (-70.90868, 43.93813)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.96 $7.79 $15.59
Premium $5.44 $8.54 $17.09
Diesel $6.52 $10.23 $20.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownfield and Saco. The current time is 13:03:34.

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.