How far is Saco, ME from Cape Neddick, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Cape Neddick, ME is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.23 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.03 mi
37.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.03 mi
Kilometers
37.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.23 mi
Kilometers
51.87 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Neddick
Thu, Nov 12, 5:52 AM EST
Return by in Saco
Thu, Nov 12, 6:33 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-11-12T05:10
Arrive Cape Neddick
Thu, Nov 12, 5:52 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saco
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
16.1 mi
00h 20m
To Cape Neddick
16.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Thursday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
Cape Neddick Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Thursday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Cape Neddick.

  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

    24 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    532 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    3.5 mi · 6 min · US Route 1

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hutchins Lane

    13 m · 2 sec · Hutchins Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutchins Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
24 mi · 75%
US Route 1
3.48 mi · 11%
Alfred Street
2.53 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.87 mi · 3%
I 95 South Toll
0.52 mi · 2%
Spur Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

24 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 20m from Saco
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Saco and Light Rain near Cape Neddick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saco to Cape Neddick?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Saco and 16.1 miles from Cape Neddick.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Saco and Light Rain near Cape Neddick.

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 Cape Neddick. Straight-line distance: 23.03 mi (37.07 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Cape Neddick

#2 Cape Neddick

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population2,568
Coordinates43.1937000, -70.6208900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Cape Neddick (-70.62089, 43.1937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.73 $5.39 $10.78
Premium $5.22 $5.95 $11.91
Diesel $6.30 $7.19 $14.37

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Cape Neddick. The current time is 05:10:43.

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.