How far is Dixmont, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Dixmont, ME to Saco, ME is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dixmont and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dixmont and Saco.
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Start on Western Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Main Street
2394 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Waterville Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on State Route 139
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139
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Continue on Unity Road
6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road
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Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road
1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
91 m · 7 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Neck Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2312 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1211 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Take the ramp left
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 32 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 Dixmont 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.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Dixmont and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dixmont to Saco?
The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Dixmont and 59.2 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Dixmont and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dixmont and Saco. Straight-line distance: 103.32 mi (166.28 km).
#1 Dixmont
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 44.6803500, -69.1628200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.23 | $17.63 | $35.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $20.02 | $40.03 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
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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