How far is Lebanon, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Lebanon, ME to Saco, ME is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.99 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.75 mi
35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.75 mi
Kilometers
35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.82 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Sun, May 31, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-31T02:20
Arrive Saco
Sun, May 31, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Alfred
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Lebanon
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To Saco
12.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Little River Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Little River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carl Broggi Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carl Broggi Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    69 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 32%
Alfred Street
3.74 mi · 14%
Oak Street
3.26 mi · 13%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 9%
Biddeford Road
1.84 mi · 7%
Little River Road
1.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alfred Road

Continue on Alfred Road

8.23 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alfred
00h 21m from Lebanon
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lebanon and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lebanon and 12.8 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Alfred

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alfred, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alfred.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Saco. Straight-line distance: 21.75 mi (35 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

Town in Maine

Population6,435
Coordinates43.3945300, -70.8508900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Little River Road (-70.851518, 43.394741)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Saco. The current time is 02:20:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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