How far is East Millinocket, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to Saco, ME is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
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 East Millinocket and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Millinocket and Saco.
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Start on Church Street
65 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Old Main Street
1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Old Main Street
1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on Medway Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 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 East Millinocket 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.
Medway Road
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving East Millinocket 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 East Millinocket to Saco?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from East Millinocket and 103.8 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around East Millinocket and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and Saco. Straight-line distance: 173.34 mi (278.96 km).
#1 East Millinocket
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 45.6275500, -68.5744800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $30.96 | $61.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $35.14 | $70.27 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $38.66 | $77.31 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $46.79 | $93.58 |
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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