How far is Saco, ME from Lovell, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Lovell, ME is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Lovell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Lovell.
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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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike
4.1 mi · 5 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
2831 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1426 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North High Street
5.5 mi · 6 min · North High Street
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Turn right onto Knights Hill Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Knights Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Lovell Road
1063 ft · 21 sec · Lovell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
660 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Lovell.
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.
Roosevelt Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Saco and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Lovell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Lovell?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Saco and 31.3 miles from Lovell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saco and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Lovell.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 48.69 mi (78.36 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovell
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 44.1267400, -70.8917300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovell (-70.89173, 44.12674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.38 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.84 | $21.67 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $14.16 | $28.31 |
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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