How far is New Gloucester, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from New Gloucester, ME to Saco, ME is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.51 mi
00h 44m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.37 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in New Gloucester
Tue, May 5, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Gloucester
2026-05-05T00:56
Arrive Saco
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Gloucester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From New Gloucester
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To Saco
18.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Gloucester and Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Gloucester Hill Road

    133 m · 21 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lewiston Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    94 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Gray Road

    2215 ft · 1 min · West Gray Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    26.2 mi · 30 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 New Gloucester 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
26.2 mi · 70%
Lewiston Road
5.92 mi · 16%
North Street
1.73 mi · 5%
Church Road
0.98 mi · 3%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 2%
West Gray Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 22m from New Gloucester
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Gloucester to Saco?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from New Gloucester and 18.9 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Gloucester and Saco. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 km).

New Gloucester

#1 New Gloucester

City in Maine, United States

Population5,880
Coordinates43.9628500, -70.2825500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Gloucester Hill Road (-70.281965, 43.962576)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Gloucester and Saco. The current time is 00:56:41.

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.