How far is Camden, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Camden, ME to Saco, ME is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.38 mi
01h 50m
Flight
84.34 mi
135.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.34 mi
Kilometers
135.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.38 mi
Kilometers
156.71 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Saco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Camden
48.4 mi
00h 55m
To Saco
49 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay View Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Bay View Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 30%
Route 1
19 mi · 20%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 9%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 7%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 55m from Camden
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden 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 Camden to Saco?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Camden and 49 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Camden and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Saco. Straight-line distance: 84.34 mi (135.73 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,806
Coordinates44.2098000, -69.0647600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay View Street (-69.06479, 44.209763)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

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 $13.57
Round trip
$27.14
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.57 $27.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.86 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $6.00 $20.63 $41.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Saco. The current time is 23:38:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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