How far is Saco, ME from Kennebunkport, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Kennebunkport, ME is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.74 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.77 mi
15.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.77 mi
Kilometers
15.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.89 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunkport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Saco
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Kennebunkport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saco
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Arundel
ME

Town in York County, Maine, United States

From Saco
5.8 mi
00h 11m
To Kennebunkport
5.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Sunday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
Kennebunkport Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Log Cabin Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Log Cabin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Maine Street

    137 m · 18 sec · Maine Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dock Square

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Log Cabin Road
3.63 mi · 31%
Portland Road
2.68 mi · 23%
Elm Street
1.99 mi · 17%
North Street
1.31 mi · 11%
Alfred Street
1.09 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.87 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Log Cabin Road

Turn left onto Log Cabin Road

3.63 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arundel
00h 11m from Saco
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Saco and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunkport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arundel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Saco and 5.8 miles from Kennebunkport.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saco and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunkport.

Stop Ideas Near Arundel

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

13 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

17 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

34 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Kennebunkport. Straight-line distance: 9.77 mi (15.72 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

#2 Kennebunkport

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,672
Coordinates43.3617500, -70.4767200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Kennebunkport (-70.47672, 43.36175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.23
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.62 $3.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.83 $3.65
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.00 $2.46 $4.92

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Kennebunkport. The current time is 01:07:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.