How far is Old Town, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Old Town, ME to Saco, ME is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
156.83 mi
02h 25m
Flight
133.15 mi
214.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.15 mi
Kilometers
214.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.83 mi
Kilometers
252.4 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Old Town
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Town
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Saco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Town
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Old Town
78.1 mi
01h 12m
To Saco
78.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Thursday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Town and Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 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 Old Town 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
4 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%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.65 mi
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 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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 12m from Old Town
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Town 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 Town to Saco?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Old Town and 78.7 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Old Town and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 10.5 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 7.4 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 7.3 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 Old Town and Saco. Straight-line distance: 133.15 mi (214.28 km).

Old Town

#1 Old Town

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population7,431
Coordinates44.9342300, -68.6453100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-68.645443, 44.934196)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
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
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.63
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.82 $43.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.65 $49.29
Premium $4.86 $26.86 $53.73
Diesel $6.00 $33.16 $66.33

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Town and Saco. The current time is 01:06:05.

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.