How far is Frenchville, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Frenchville, ME to Saco, ME is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frenchville and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchville and Saco.
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Start on Frenchville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Frenchville Road
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Continue on Exchange Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Main Street
1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 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 Frenchville 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.
Main Street
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchville and Mostly Sunny near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frenchville to Saco?
The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Frenchville and 143.2 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchville and Mostly Sunny near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Bangor
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 Bangor.
Bangor, Maine
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Searsport, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frenchville and Saco. Straight-line distance: 242.61 mi (390.45 km).
#1 Frenchville
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,031 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.3330900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $4.32 | $43.64 | $87.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $49.07 | $98.13 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $53.75 | $107.50 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $62.85 | $125.70 |
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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