How far is Saco, ME from Dixmont, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Dixmont, ME is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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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
118.46 mi
02h 29m
Flight
103.32 mi
166.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.32 mi
Kilometers
166.28 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.46 mi
Kilometers
190.64 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixmont
Tue, Sep 15, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Tue, Sep 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-09-15T18:31
Arrive Dixmont
Tue, Sep 15, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Saco
59.2 mi
01h 14m
To Dixmont
59.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Overnight
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
Dixmont Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Carmel as the closest live forecast in the Penobscot County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

    1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Unity Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 139

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

  18. 18

    Continue on Waterville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on School Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  20. 20

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

    2394 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Western Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 44%
Maine Turnpike
38 mi · 32%
Bangor Road
8.58 mi · 7%
Unity Road
5.95 mi · 5%
Western Avenue
2.42 mi · 2%
State Route 139
2.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 14m from Saco
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Saco and Sunny near Dixmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Saco and 59.3 miles from Dixmont.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Saco and Sunny near Dixmont.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Dixmont. Straight-line distance: 103.32 mi (166.28 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dixmont

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,119
Coordinates44.6803500, -69.1628200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Dixmont (-69.16282, 44.68035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.12
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $18.06 $36.12
Mid-grade $4.86 $20.31 $40.61
Premium $5.32 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $6.22 $26.01 $52.02

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Dixmont. The current time is 18:31:21.

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.