How far is Milford, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Milford, ME to Saco, ME is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.16 mi
03h 06m
Flight
133.81 mi
215.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.81 mi
Kilometers
215.34 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.16 mi
Kilometers
252.92 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-10-15T16:50
Arrive Saco
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Milford
78.5 mi
01h 33m
To Saco
78.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
59°F
This Afternoon
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2821 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  6. 6

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · 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 Milford 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
92.4 mi · 59%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 34%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 5%
North Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.98 mi · 1%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stillwater Avenue

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 33m from Milford
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Milford and 78.7 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milford and Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Saco. Straight-line distance: 133.81 mi (215.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Milford

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,973
Coordinates44.9461800, -68.6439200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-68.64392, 44.94618)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.49
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $24.24 $48.49
Mid-grade $4.93 $27.28 $54.57
Premium $5.41 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $6.44 $35.65 $71.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Saco. The current time is 16:50:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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