How far is Saco, ME from Chesterville, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Chesterville, ME is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
90.13 mi
02h 00m
Flight
74.7 mi
120.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.7 mi
Kilometers
120.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.13 mi
Kilometers
145.05 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterville
Sat, Sep 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Saco
Sat, Sep 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-09-19T08:21
Arrive Chesterville
Sat, Sep 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Saco
45 mi
01h 00m
To Chesterville
45.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Saturday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    992 ft · 27 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1680 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  24. 24

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 38 sec · Wilton Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Zions Hill Road

    41 m · 7 sec · Zions Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dutch Gap Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Gap Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Zions Hill Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Zions Hill Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zions Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
39.2 mi · 44%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 11%
Franklin Road
7.15 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 5%
Center Street
2.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 00m from Saco
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saco and Sunny near Chesterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Saco and 45.1 miles from Chesterville.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saco and Sunny near Chesterville.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Chesterville. Straight-line distance: 74.7 mi (120.21 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Chesterville

City in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,348
Coordinates44.5511700, -70.0861700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Chesterville (-70.08617, 44.55117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.00
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $14.00 $28.00
Mid-grade $4.96 $15.77 $31.54
Premium $5.43 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $6.40 $20.36 $40.73

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 · Sep 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Chesterville. The current time is 08:21:34.

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.