How far is Easton, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Easton, ME to Saco, ME is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.26 mi
05h 42m
Flight
249.68 mi
401.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.68 mi
Kilometers
401.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.26 mi
Kilometers
481.61 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Easton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-10-15T16:51
Arrive Saco
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Veazie
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Easton
149.4 mi
02h 51m
To Saco
149.8 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
59°F
This Afternoon
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Saco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Houlton Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Houlton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and Saco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
203 mi · 68%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 18%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 2%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veazie
02h 51m from Easton
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Easton and Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to Saco?

The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Veazie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Easton and 149.8 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easton and Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Veazie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Veazie, 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 Veazie.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

8 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

9 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

45 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

53 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Saco. Straight-line distance: 249.68 mi (401.82 km).

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#1 Easton

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,177
Coordinates46.6411500, -67.9094700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton (-67.90947, 46.64115)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.97 L · about $46.21
Round trip
$92.42
21.12 gal · 79.94 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $46.21 $92.42
Mid-grade $4.93 $52.01 $104.02
Premium $5.41 $57.13 $114.26
Diesel $6.44 $67.95 $135.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Saco. The current time is 16:51:14.

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.