How far is Hudson, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Hudson, ME to Saco, ME is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.2 mi
03h 08m
Flight
129.31 mi
208.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.31 mi
Kilometers
208.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.2 mi
Kilometers
238.51 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Sun, Nov 8, 10:45 AM EST
Return by in Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 1:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-11-08T07:37
Arrive Saco
Sun, Nov 8, 10:45 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Hudson
74 mi
01h 34m
To Saco
74.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Town Road

    1543 ft · 33 sec · Old Town Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hudson Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hudson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Corinth Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Corinth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hudson Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Hudson Road

  5. 5

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

    652 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Exeter Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Exeter Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Exeter Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Exeter Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dexter Road

    127 m · 7 sec · Dexter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 36%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 36%
Exeter Road
15.7 mi · 11%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 5%
Hudson Road
6.21 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 3%
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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 34m from Hudson
Leave By
10:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hudson and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Hudson and 74.2 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hudson and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 14.5 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 3.6 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 3.5 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 Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Saco. Straight-line distance: 129.31 mi (208.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hudson

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,499
Coordinates45.0011800, -68.8805900
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-68.88059, 45.00118)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $21.99
Round trip
$43.97
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $21.99 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.78 $25.02 $50.03
Premium $5.28 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $6.38 $33.35 $66.69

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Saco. The current time is 07:37:01.

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.