How far is Saco, ME from Harrison, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Harrison, ME is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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
54.87 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.73 mi
70.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.73 mi
Kilometers
70.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.87 mi
Kilometers
88.3 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Wed, Sep 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-09-23T11:21
Arrive Harrison
Wed, Sep 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Saco
27.4 mi
00h 39m
To Harrison
27.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road

    2831 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1684 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 45%
Maine Turnpike
12.9 mi · 23%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 8%
Bridgton Road
4.12 mi · 8%
Harrison Road
4.09 mi · 7%
Riverside Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 39m from Saco
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saco and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Saco and 27.5 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 43.73 mi (70.37 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Harrison (-70.67923, 44.11035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.96 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $5.44 $10.56 $21.11
Diesel $6.52 $12.64 $25.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Harrison. The current time is 11:21:32.

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.