How far is Saco, ME from Holden, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Holden, ME is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Holden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Holden.
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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
79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A East: Coastal Route, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilson Street
1414 ft · 27 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
1103 ft · 54 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Rider Bluff Road
68 m · 10 sec · Rider Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rider Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Holden.
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
79.2 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Holden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Holden?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Saco and 75 miles from Holden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Holden.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Holden. Straight-line distance: 123.02 mi (197.98 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holden
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,120 |
| Coordinates | 44.7528500, -68.6789200 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holden (-68.67892, 44.75285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.95 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.72 | $63.45 |
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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