How far is Porter, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Porter, ME to Saco, ME is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porter and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter and Saco.
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Start on Ossipee Trail
1038 ft · 33 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto North Road
9.6 mi · 16 min · North Road
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Continue on Parsonsfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sokokis Trail South
9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail South
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road
1 km · 59 sec · Bartletts Bridge Road
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Turn right onto New County Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · New County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New County Road
34 m · 2 sec · New County Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New County Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · New County Road
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Continue on Bradley Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bradley Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1490 ft · 32 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
2110 ft · 53 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
28 m · 3 sec · 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 Porter 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.
North Road
Turn left onto North Road
9.55 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Porter and Sunny near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porter to Saco?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 18.6 miles from Porter and 18.7 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Porter and Sunny near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Waterboro
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 Waterboro.
Saco Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Saco. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.27 km).
#1 Porter
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,525 |
| Coordinates | 43.7959100, -70.9325600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.42 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
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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