How far is Saco, ME from Belgrade, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Belgrade, ME is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
80.61 mi
01h 36m
Flight
72.09 mi
116.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.09 mi
Kilometers
116.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.61 mi
Kilometers
129.73 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Wed, Apr 15, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Belgrade
Wed, Apr 15, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Saco
40.3 mi
00h 48m
To Belgrade
40.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Overnight
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    130 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout

    73 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    80 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Belgrade Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Depot Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 65%
Maine Turnpike
18.6 mi · 23%
Augusta Road
2.38 mi · 3%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 3%
North Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Civic Center Drive
1.32 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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 48m from Saco
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Belgrade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Saco and 40.3 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 72.09 mi (116.01 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Belgrade

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA

Population3,150
Coordinates44.4472900, -69.8325500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Belgrade (-69.83255, 44.44729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.24 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.70 $25.40
Premium $4.86 $13.85 $27.69
Diesel $6.00 $17.09 $34.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Belgrade. The current time is 12:57:52.

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.