How far is Saco, ME from Hodgdon, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Hodgdon, ME is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Hodgdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Hodgdon.
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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
198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1337 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Kendall Street
616 ft · 18 sec · Kendall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Street
111 m · 12 sec · Military Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Continue on Calais Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road
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Turn right onto Hodgdon Mills Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hodgdon Mills Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Hodgdon.
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
198 mi · 03h 27m
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 Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Saco and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Hodgdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Hodgdon?
The road trip is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Hermon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Saco and 134.3 miles from Hodgdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Saco and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Hodgdon.
Stop Ideas Near Hermon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hermon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Hodgdon. Straight-line distance: 216.95 mi (349.15 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hodgdon
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 46.0539400, -67.8666800 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hodgdon (-67.86668, 46.05394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $4.32 | $40.94 | $81.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $59.53 | $119.06 |
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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