How far is Old Orchard Beach, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Saco, ME is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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City in York County, Maine
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach and Saco.
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Start on Saco Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saco Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Park Road
1731 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Park Road
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Continue on Ocean Park Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ocean Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Orchard Beach and Saco.
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.
Saco Avenue
Start on Saco Avenue
1.78 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
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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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Orchard Beach 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 Old Orchard Beach to Saco?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Old Orchard Beach and 2.2 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Orchard Beach and Saco. Straight-line distance: 3.46 mi (5.57 km).
#1 Old Orchard Beach
Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 43.5173100, -70.3775500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.59 | $1.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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