How far is Saco, ME from Oakland, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Oakland, ME is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Oakland.
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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
21.3 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward 104
1427 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trafton Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Trafton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Libby Hill Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Libby Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Libby Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Oakland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 01h 01m
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 Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Oakland?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Saco and 44 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 80.25 mi (129.15 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
Town in Kennebec County in the U.
| Population | 6,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.5403400, -69.7219900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-69.72199, 44.54034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
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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