How far is Saco, ME from Lisbon Falls, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Lisbon Falls, ME is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Lisbon Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Lisbon Falls.
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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
22.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit right toward ME 125, ME 136: Freeport, Durham
657 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Mallett Drive
1117 ft · 29 sec · Mallett Drive
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Continue on Durham Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Griffin Road
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Continue on Wardtown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Wardtown Road
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Continue on Pinkham Brook Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pinkham Brook Road
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Continue on State Route 9
112 m · 9 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on Canal Street
1269 ft · 46 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Lisbon Street
17 m · 2 sec · Lisbon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lisbon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Lisbon Falls.
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.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
22.4 mi · 00h 28m
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 Lisbon Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Lisbon Falls?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Saco and 21.9 miles from Lisbon Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth
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 Falmouth.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Lisbon Falls. Straight-line distance: 39.18 mi (63.05 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lisbon Falls
Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine
| Population | 4,100 |
| Coordinates | 43.9961900, -70.0606100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon Falls (-70.06061, 43.99619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
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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