How far is Greenbush, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Greenbush, ME to Saco, ME is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
167.06 mi
03h 21m
Flight
140.57 mi
226.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.57 mi
Kilometers
226.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.06 mi
Kilometers
268.85 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Sat, Oct 17, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbush
Sat, Oct 17, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-10-17T04:01
Arrive Saco
Sat, Oct 17, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Greenbush
83.5 mi
01h 41m
To Saco
83.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower River Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Lower River Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbush 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
92.4 mi · 55%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 32%
Main Road
9.79 mi · 6%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 4%
North Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stillwater Avenue

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 41m from Greenbush
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Greenbush 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 Greenbush to Saco?

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Greenbush and 83.6 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.74 one way or $51.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Greenbush and Mostly Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and Saco. Straight-line distance: 140.57 mi (226.23 km).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $25.74
Round trip
$51.48
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $25.74 $51.48
Mid-grade $4.93 $29.03 $58.05
Premium $5.42 $31.91 $63.81
Diesel $6.44 $37.94 $75.89

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbush and Saco. The current time is 04:01:16.

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.