How far is Saco, ME from Limestone, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Limestone, ME is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Limestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Limestone.
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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
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fort Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1072 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Limestone Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
3195 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Trafton Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · Trafton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trafton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Limestone.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Saco and Mostly Cloudy near Limestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Limestone?
The road trip is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.7 miles from Saco and 159 miles from Limestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.46 one way or $96.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Saco and Mostly Cloudy near Limestone.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Limestone. Straight-line distance: 267.67 mi (430.77 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Limestone
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 46.9086600, -67.8258500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Limestone (-67.82585, 46.90866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.32 | $48.46 | $96.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $54.58 | $109.16 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $59.88 | $119.77 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $70.47 | $140.93 |
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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