How far is Kittery, ME from City of Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Kittery, ME to City of Saco, ME is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kittery and City of Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery and City of Saco.
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Start on Whipple Road
27 m · 3 sec · 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
32.8 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
2667 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Saco
937 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2364 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Portland Road
530 ft · 14 sec · Portland Road
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Turn right
1232 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
10 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittery and City of 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
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Light Rain leaving Kittery and Light Rain near City of Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kittery to City of Saco?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 18.8 miles from Kittery and 18.8 miles from City of Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kittery and Light Rain near City of 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 and City of Saco. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).
#1 Kittery
Town in Maine
| Population | 9,876 |
| Coordinates | 43.0881400, -70.7361600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5206900, -70.4241000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Saco (-70.4241, 43.52069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.20 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
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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