How far is Kittery Point, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Kittery Point, ME to Saco, ME is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kittery Point and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery Point and Saco.
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Start on Pepperrell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Pepperrell Road
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Continue on Whipple Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Whipple Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Road
2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road
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Turn slight right onto State Road
153 m · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Route 1
678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
28.8 mi · 31 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
2098 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Alfred Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Alfred Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 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 Kittery Point and Saco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
28.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Partly Sunny leaving Kittery Point 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 Kittery Point to Saco?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Kittery Point and 18.1 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Kittery Point and Mostly Sunny near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station
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 Wells Beach Station.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kittery Point and Saco. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 km).
#1 Kittery Point
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 43.0834200, -70.7078300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.37 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Premium | $5.42 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
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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