How far is Saco, ME from North Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to North Bath, ME is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 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.
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
52.67 mi
01h 00m
Flight
43.35 mi
69.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.67 mi
Kilometers
84.77 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Saco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive North Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saco
9:30 PM EDT
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
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Saco
25.9 mi
00h 30m
To North Bath
26.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saco and North Bath.

  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

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 209: Phippsburg

    142 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.7 mi · 6 min · High Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harward Street

    865 ft · 38 sec · Harward Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harward Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 54%
Maine Turnpike
8.75 mi · 17%
Mill Street
8.45 mi · 16%
High Street
1.7 mi · 3%
North Street
1.41 mi · 3%
US 1
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
00h 30m from Saco
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saco and Chance Rain Showers near North Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saco to North Bath?

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 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?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Saco and 26.8 miles from North Bath.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near North Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and North Bath. Straight-line distance: 43.35 mi (69.76 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population9,363
Coordinates43.9348000, -69.8158800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)
End: Harward Street (-69.815942, 43.934968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and North Bath. The current time is 01:24:51.

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.