How far is Greenville, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Greenville, ME to Saco, ME is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.86 mi
03h 34m
Flight
141.69 mi
228.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.69 mi
Kilometers
228.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.86 mi
Kilometers
273.37 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Wed, Jun 24, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Jun 24, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-06-24T04:13
Arrive Saco
Wed, Jun 24, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Greenville
84.9 mi
01h 47m
To Saco
84.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lily Bay Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Lily Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Moosehead Lake Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenville Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Tenney Hill Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    150 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dam Street

    89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  26. 26

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 32%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 31%
Greenville Road
10.2 mi · 6%
North Dexter Road
9.43 mi · 6%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 4%
Main Road
6.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 47m from Greenville
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Greenville and Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Greenville and 84.9 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Greenville and Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.4 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 14.1 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 14 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 Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Saco. Straight-line distance: 141.69 mi (228.03 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

Population1,628
Coordinates45.4594900, -69.5906100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-69.59061, 45.45949)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $23.63
Round trip
$47.26
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.63 $47.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.70 $53.39
Premium $4.86 $29.10 $58.20
Diesel $6.00 $35.92 $71.84

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 · Jun 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Saco. The current time is 04:13:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.