How far is Madison, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Madison, ME to Saco, ME is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.62 mi
01h 51m
Flight
93.84 mi
151.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.84 mi
Kilometers
151.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.62 mi
Kilometers
179.64 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Saco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Madison
55.6 mi
00h 55m
To Saco
56.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Road

    1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2113 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 48%
Main Street
28.6 mi · 26%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 7%
Norridgewock Road
5.53 mi · 5%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 4%
Waterville Road
3.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 55m from Madison
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison 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 Madison to Saco?

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Madison and 56.1 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond, 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 Richmond.

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
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Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Saco. Straight-line distance: 93.84 mi (151.02 km).

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#1 Madison

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,696
Coordinates44.7975600, -69.8797800
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Road (-69.879798, 44.797562)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.09
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.54 $31.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $4.86 $19.14 $38.28
Diesel $6.00 $23.63 $47.26

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Saco. The current time is 19:28:22.

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.