How far is Saco, ME from Denmark, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Denmark, ME is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.21 mi
01h 16m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.21 mi
Kilometers
71.15 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denmark
Sun, Nov 1, 7:49 PM EST
Return by in Saco
Sun, Nov 1, 9:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-11-01T18:33
Arrive Denmark
Sun, Nov 1, 7:49 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saco
9:30 PM EST
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
Limington
ME

Town in Maine

From Saco
22.1 mi
00h 38m
To Denmark
22.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Sunday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  6. 6

    Continue on River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Parker Farm Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Long Plains Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Saco Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ossipee Trail West

    62 m · 4 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail West

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grange Hall Road

    148 m · 10 sec · Grange Hall Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Depot Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2701 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bull Ring Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Bull Ring Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bull Ring Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Bull Ring Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail West
8.22 mi · 19%
Bull Ring Road
6.68 mi · 15%
River Road
5.82 mi · 13%
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 12%
Saco Road
3.46 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail West

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

8.18 mi · 00h 12m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limington
00h 38m from Saco
Leave By
3:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saco and Sunny near Denmark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Saco and 22.1 miles from Denmark.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Limington

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

34 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

43 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Denmark. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.7 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Denmark

Town in Oxford County, Maine

Population1,153
Coordinates43.9703500, -70.8034000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Denmark (-70.8034, 43.97035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.29
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $6.64 $13.29
Mid-grade $4.83 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $5.30 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $6.42 $10.01 $20.02

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Denmark. The current time is 18:33:12.

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.