How far is Saco, ME from Brewer, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Brewer, ME is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
146.09 mi
02h 18m
Flight
122.32 mi
196.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.32 mi
Kilometers
196.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.09 mi
Kilometers
235.11 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewer
Sun, May 3, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Saco
Sun, May 3, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-05-03T04:54
Arrive Brewer
Sun, May 3, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Saco
72.9 mi
01h 09m
To Brewer
73.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
43°F
Overnight
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    27 m · 2 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
88 mi · 60%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 36%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 1%
North Street
1.41 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 09m from Saco
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saco and Light Rain near Brewer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Saco and 73.2 miles from Brewer.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saco and Light Rain near Brewer.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 122.32 mi (196.86 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $20.32
Round trip
$40.63
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.32 $40.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.95 $45.91
Premium $4.86 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $6.00 $30.88 $61.77

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Brewer. The current time is 04:54:18.

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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.