How far is Saco, ME from Albion, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Albion, ME is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
99 mi
02h 05m
Flight
86.88 mi
139.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.88 mi
Kilometers
139.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99 mi
Kilometers
159.32 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Fri, Sep 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Fri, Sep 18, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-09-18T14:11
Arrive Albion
Fri, Sep 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saco
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Saco
49.5 mi
01h 02m
To Albion
49.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Friday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland

    3039 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 3

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Albion Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road

  16. 16

    Continue on China Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Benton Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Benton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winslow Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Winslow Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winslow Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 53%
Maine Turnpike
18.6 mi · 19%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 8%
China Road
4.71 mi · 5%
Augusta Bypass
2.54 mi · 3%
Route 3
2.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 02m from Saco
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Saco and Sunny near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Saco and 49.5 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Saco and Sunny near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Albion. Straight-line distance: 86.88 mi (139.82 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population2,124
Coordinates44.5322900, -69.4425400
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Albion (-69.44254, 44.53229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $15.36
Round trip
$30.73
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $15.36 $30.73
Mid-grade $4.96 $17.31 $34.61
Premium $5.43 $18.95 $37.90
Diesel $6.40 $22.35 $44.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Albion. The current time is 14:11:57.

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.