How far is Saco, ME from Kenduskeag, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Kenduskeag, ME is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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
145.29 mi
03h 00m
Flight
123.32 mi
198.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.32 mi
Kilometers
198.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.29 mi
Kilometers
233.82 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenduskeag
Fri, Nov 6, 8:14 PM EST
Return by in Saco
Fri, Nov 6, 11:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-11-06T17:14
Arrive Kenduskeag
Fri, Nov 6, 8:14 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saco
9:30 PM EST
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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Saco
72.6 mi
01h 30m
To Kenduskeag
72.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Friday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont

    2002 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dixmont Road

    1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 2

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 2

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Annis Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Annis Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wing Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Wing Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kenduskeag Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Kenduskeag Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Levant Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Levant Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stetson Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Stetson Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
72.8 mi · 50%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 36%
Main Road
3.6 mi · 2%
Wing Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Route 2
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

64.1 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 30m from Saco
Leave By
12:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Light Rain leaving Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Kenduskeag.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Saco and 72.7 miles from Kenduskeag.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Light Rain around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Kenduskeag.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Kenduskeag. Straight-line distance: 123.32 mi (198.46 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

Town of the United States

Population1,359
Coordinates44.9195100, -68.9317000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Kenduskeag (-68.9317, 44.91951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $21.69
Round trip
$43.39
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $21.69 $43.39
Mid-grade $4.80 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $5.28 $27.09 $54.18
Diesel $6.39 $32.79 $65.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Kenduskeag. The current time is 17:14:13.

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.