How far is Lisbon Falls, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Lisbon Falls, ME to Saco, ME is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon Falls and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon Falls and Saco.
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Start on Lisbon Street
17 m · 8 sec · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1269 ft · 43 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on State Route 9
112 m · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on Pinkham Brook Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pinkham Brook Road
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Continue on Wardtown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Wardtown Road
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Continue on Griffin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Griffin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn slight left onto Mallett Drive
57 m · 5 sec · Mallett Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 25 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 Lisbon Falls 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.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
20 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lisbon Falls and Slight 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 Lisbon Falls to Saco?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Lisbon Falls and 26.1 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lisbon Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth
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 Falmouth.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon Falls and Saco. Straight-line distance: 39.18 mi (63.05 km).
#1 Lisbon Falls
Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine
| Population | 4,100 |
| Coordinates | 43.9961900, -70.0606100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.44286, 43.500935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.95 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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