How far is Saco, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Augusta, ME is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Augusta.
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Start on Main Street
28 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Beach Street
49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland
3039 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
790 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Avenue
2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Street
915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street
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Continue on Capitol Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saco and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Augusta?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Saco and 35.8 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saco and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 64.96 mi (104.55 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
| Population | 18,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.3106200, -69.7794900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Memorial Circle (-69.779622, 44.310711)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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