How far is Dexter, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Saco, ME is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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.
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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 02h 09m.
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.
Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Saco.
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Start on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road
43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 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 Dexter and Saco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ox Bow Road
Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dexter 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 Dexter to Saco?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Dexter and 66.3 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dexter and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale
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 Farmingdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Saco. Straight-line distance: 119.7 mi (192.64 km).
#1 Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,702 |
| Coordinates | 45.0239500, -69.2897700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
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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