How far is Limestone, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Limestone, ME to Saco, ME is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Limestone and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limestone and Saco.
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Start on Trafton Avenue
22 m · 6 sec · Trafton Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
3195 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on East Limestone Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Limestone Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
990 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Fort Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the exit right
1588 ft · 39 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 Limestone and Saco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Limestone 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 Limestone to Saco?
The road trip is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Limestone and 158.9 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.42 one way or $96.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Limestone and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Limestone and Saco. Straight-line distance: 267.67 mi (430.77 km).
#1 Limestone
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 46.9086600, -67.8258500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $48.42 | $96.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $54.53 | $109.07 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $59.83 | $119.66 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $70.40 | $140.81 |
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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