How far is Saco, ME from Berwick, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Berwick, ME is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
31.33 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.68 mi
42.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.68 mi
Kilometers
42.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.33 mi
Kilometers
50.42 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwick
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-04-15T12:56
Arrive Berwick
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Saco
15.7 mi
00h 24m
To Berwick
15.7 mi
00h 24m

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
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    634 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston

    2750 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    2454 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  16. 16

    Continue on School Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · School Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    821 ft · 31 sec · Wilson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    730 ft · 33 sec · Sullivan Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Street

    145 m · 18 sec · Rochester Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.8 mi · 38%
North Berwick Road
5.15 mi · 16%
School Street
4.43 mi · 14%
Somersworth Road
2.57 mi · 8%
Alfred Street
2.53 mi · 8%
Wells Street
1.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 24m from Saco
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Saco and 15.7 miles from Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.94 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Berwick (-70.8645, 43.26592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.68
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.34 $8.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $4.86 $5.34 $10.69
Diesel $6.00 $6.60 $13.19

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 Berwick. The current time is 12:56:46.

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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.