How far is Rome, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Rome, ME to Saco, ME is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rome and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome and Saco.
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Start on Rome Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Rome Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belgrade Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road
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Continue on Civic Center Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Civic Center Drive
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Take the ramp right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Rome and Saco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
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 Rome and Sunny near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rome to Saco?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Rome and 45.9 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rome and Sunny near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
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 Bowdoinham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Saco. Straight-line distance: 80.14 mi (128.97 km).
#1 Rome
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 44.5850600, -69.8692200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $14.33 | $28.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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