How far is Hodgdon, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Hodgdon, ME to Saco, ME is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hodgdon and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgdon and Saco.
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Start on Hodgdon Mills Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road
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Turn left onto Calais Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road
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Continue on Court Street
2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn left onto Military Street
111 m · 9 sec · Military Street
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Turn right onto Kendall Street
616 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Street
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Continue on North Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 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 Hodgdon 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.
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.
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Hodgdon and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hodgdon to Saco?
The road trip is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Hermon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Hodgdon and 134.3 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Hodgdon and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Hermon
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 Hermon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hodgdon and Saco. Straight-line distance: 216.95 mi (349.15 km).
#1 Hodgdon
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 46.0539400, -67.8666800 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $40.94 | $81.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $59.53 | $119.06 |
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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