How far is Saco, ME from East Millinocket, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to East Millinocket, ME is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.72 mi
03h 51m
Flight
173.34 mi
278.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.34 mi
Kilometers
278.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.72 mi
Kilometers
334.3 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Millinocket
Fri, Nov 6, 10:39 PM EST
Return by in Saco
Sat, Nov 7, 2:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-11-06T18:47
Arrive East Millinocket
Fri, Nov 6, 10:39 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saco
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Saco
103.8 mi
01h 55m
To East Millinocket
104 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Friday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saco and East Millinocket.

  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

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

    1298 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    114 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    680 ft · 35 sec · Spruce Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    856 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
150 mi · 72%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 25%
Medway Road
2.33 mi · 1%
North Street
1.41 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.58 mi
Old Main Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
01h 55m from Saco
Leave By
9:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Light Rain leaving Saco and Patchy Fog near East Millinocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saco to East Millinocket?

The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Saco and 104 miles from East Millinocket.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Light Rain around Saco and Patchy Fog near East Millinocket.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnham.

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Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and East Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 173.34 mi (278.96 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,621
Coordinates45.6275500, -68.5744800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: East Millinocket (-68.57448, 45.62755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.75 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
14.66 gal · 55.5 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.80 $35.18 $70.37
Premium $5.28 $38.71 $77.42
Diesel $6.39 $46.85 $93.71

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and East Millinocket. The current time is 18:47:36.

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.