How far is Saco, ME from Hartland, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Hartland, ME is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
119 mi
02h 21m
Flight
107.49 mi
172.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.49 mi
Kilometers
172.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119 mi
Kilometers
191.51 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartland
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Fri, Oct 16, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-10-15T20:47
Arrive Hartland
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
59.5 mi
01h 10m
To Hartland
59.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
59°F
This Afternoon
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.8 mi · 51 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsfield, Hartland

    1246 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Estes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pittsfield Avenue

    1922 ft · 40 sec · Pittsfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1067 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
55.5 mi · 47%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 44%
Estes Avenue
3.86 mi · 3%
Ell Hill Road
1.84 mi · 2%
Hartland Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
North Street
1.41 mi · 1%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 10m from Saco
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saco and Sunny near Hartland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 59.5 miles from Saco and 59.5 miles from Hartland.

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

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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
BUS

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 Hartland. Straight-line distance: 107.49 mi (172.99 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,724
Coordinates44.8833900, -69.4475500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Hartland (-69.44755, 44.88339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.76
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $18.38 $36.76
Mid-grade $4.93 $20.69 $41.37
Premium $5.41 $22.72 $45.44
Diesel $6.44 $27.03 $54.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Hartland. The current time is 20:47:34.

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.