How far is Mount Vernon, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, ME to Saco, ME is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
82.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
72.72 mi
117.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.72 mi
Kilometers
117.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.15 mi
Kilometers
132.21 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Wed, Oct 14, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Wed, Oct 14, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-14T04:39
Arrive Saco
Wed, Oct 14, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Mount Vernon
41.1 mi
00h 53m
To Saco
41.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Pond Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Pond Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Pond Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chimney Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chimney Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi · 46%
Main Street
6.99 mi · 9%
US 202
6.58 mi · 8%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Pond Road
6.05 mi · 7%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

30.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
00h 53m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Mount Vernon and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Saco?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Mount Vernon and 41.1 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Mount Vernon and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Saco. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population1,706
Coordinates44.5011800, -69.9875600
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-69.98756, 44.50118)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.30 $28.59
Premium $5.42 $15.72 $31.43
Diesel $6.45 $18.72 $37.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Saco. The current time is 04:39:41.

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.