How far is Fryeburg, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Fryeburg, ME to Saco, ME is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fryeburg and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg and Saco.
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Start on Main Street
34 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Portland Street
4 mi · 7 min · Portland Street
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Continue on Pequawket Trail
14.2 mi · 21 min · Pequawket Trail
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Turn right onto Depot Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road
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Continue on Cumberland Street
1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street
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Turn slight left onto Grange Hall Road
148 m · 15 sec · Grange Hall Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road
5 m · 1 sec · Saco Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road
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Continue on Long Plains Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road
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Turn right onto Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road
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Continue on River Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road
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Continue on Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road
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Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · 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 Fryeburg and Saco.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pequawket Trail
Continue on Pequawket Trail
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fryeburg and Mostly Cloudy near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fryeburg to Saco?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Fryeburg and 24.7 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Fryeburg and Mostly Cloudy near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Limington
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 Limington.
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Conway, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fryeburg and Saco. Straight-line distance: 44.6 mi (71.77 km).
#1 Fryeburg
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 44.0164600, -70.9806200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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