How far is Newfield, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Newfield, ME to Saco, ME is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.47 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.47 mi
Kilometers
45.82 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Newfield
Wed, Sep 23, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfield
2026-09-23T12:39
Arrive Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newfield
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
Waterboro
ME

Town in Maine

From Newfield
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Saco
14.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sokokis Trail South

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail South

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Bartletts Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto New County Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · New County Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New County Road

    34 m · 2 sec · New County Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto New County Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · New County Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bradley Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bradley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1490 ft · 32 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street

    2110 ft · 53 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New County Road
10.5 mi · 37%
Sokokis Trail South
9.51 mi · 33%
Elm Street
3.39 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.83 mi · 6%
Bradley Street
1.31 mi · 5%
Bartletts Bridge Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sokokis Trail South

Continue on Sokokis Trail South

9.51 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterboro
00h 25m from Newfield
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newfield and Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 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?

Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Newfield and 14.3 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterboro

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfield and Saco. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.44 km).

Newfield

#1 Newfield

Town in Maine

Population1,588
Coordinates43.6481300, -70.8470100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Newfield (-70.84701, 43.64813)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.96 $4.96 $9.93
Premium $5.44 $5.44 $10.88
Diesel $6.52 $6.52 $13.03

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newfield and Saco. The current time is 12:39:52.

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.