How far is Saco, ME from Owls Head, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Owls Head, ME is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Owls Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Owls Head.
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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
28.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2011 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Thomaston Street
1273 ft · 37 sec · Thomaston Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2012 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ingraham Lane
2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane
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Continue on Ingraham Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive
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Continue on Weskeag Road
107 m · 11 sec · Weskeag Road
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
7 m · 1 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 Owls Head.
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
28.2 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Saco and Mostly Cloudy near Owls Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Owls Head?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Saco and 49.1 miles from Owls Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.96 one way or $29.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Saco and Mostly Cloudy near Owls Head.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
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 Bath.
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Wiscasset, Maine
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Owls Head. Straight-line distance: 79.93 mi (128.64 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owls Head
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 44.0823000, -69.0572600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owls Head (-69.05726, 44.0823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $4.32 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $18.48 | $36.97 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
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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