How far is Saco, ME from Greenbush, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Greenbush, ME is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Greenbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Greenbush.
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Start on Main Street
28 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Beach Street
49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland
3039 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town
1066 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
2.6 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn straight onto Center Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Main Street
3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road
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Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road
114 m · 16 sec · Lower River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Greenbush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
89.8 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saco and Partly Cloudy near Greenbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Greenbush?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Saco and 83.7 miles from Greenbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.78 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saco and Partly Cloudy near Greenbush.
Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 140.57 mi (226.23 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenbush
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,519 |
| Coordinates | 45.0803400, -68.6508600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.37 | $25.78 | $51.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Premium | $5.42 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $38.01 | $76.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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