How far is Chelsea, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Chelsea, ME to Saco, ME is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Saco.
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Start on Hankerson Road
17 m · 8 sec · Hankerson Road
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Turn sharp right onto Togus Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Togus Road
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Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 54 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 Chelsea and Saco.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Brunswick Avenue
Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Chelsea and Sunny near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Saco?
The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Chelsea and 34.2 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelsea and Sunny near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Saco. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.62 km).
#1 Chelsea
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 44.2503500, -69.7172700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.38 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
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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