How far is City of Saco, ME from Kittery, ME?

The driving distance from City of Saco, ME to Kittery, ME is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.47 mi
00h 38m
Flight
33.75 mi
54.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.75 mi
Kilometers
54.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.47 mi
Kilometers
61.91 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kittery
Sun, Nov 8, 2:29 AM EST
Return by in City of Saco
Sun, Nov 8, 3:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Saco
2026-11-08T01:51
Arrive Kittery
Sun, Nov 8, 2:29 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Saco
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From City of Saco
19.2 mi
00h 19m
To Kittery
19.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Saco and Kittery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Saco and Kittery.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1232 ft · 2 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Portland Road

    530 ft · 13 sec · Portland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1739 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Kittery

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

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

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    33 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick

    1951 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    157 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1654 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    131 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whipple Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Saco and Kittery.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
33 mi · 86%
Main Street
1.71 mi · 4%
US 1
1.42 mi · 4%
I 95 South
0.73 mi · 2%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.5 mi · 1%
ME 236
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

33 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 19m from City of Saco
Leave By
7:14 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Saco and Light Rain near Kittery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Saco to Kittery?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from City of Saco and 19.3 miles from Kittery.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Saco and Light Rain near Kittery.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Saco and Kittery. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).

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#1 City of Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population0
Coordinates43.5206900, -70.4241000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Kittery

#2 Kittery

Town in Maine

Population9,876
Coordinates43.0881400, -70.7361600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.426351, 43.521625)
End: Whipple Road (-70.73595, 43.088249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.43
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $5.72 $11.43
Mid-grade $4.78 $6.50 $13.01
Premium $5.28 $7.18 $14.35
Diesel $6.38 $8.67 $17.34

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Saco and Kittery. The current time is 01:51:27.

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.