How far is Saco, ME from Sangerville, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Sangerville, ME is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.73 mi
02h 52m
Flight
126.88 mi
204.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.88 mi
Kilometers
204.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.73 mi
Kilometers
229.7 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sangerville
Wed, Sep 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-09-23T12:44
Arrive Sangerville
Wed, Sep 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Saco
71.3 mi
01h 26m
To Sangerville
71.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Sangerville.

  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

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1027 ft · 22 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dam Street

    89 m · 5 sec · Dam Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2525 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Doughty Hill Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Doughty Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto High Street

    8 m · 1 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
62.3 mi · 44%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 37%
North Dexter Road
9.44 mi · 7%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 3%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 26m from Saco
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saco and Sunny near Sangerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saco to Sangerville?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Saco and 71.4 miles from Sangerville.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saco and Sunny near Sangerville.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Sangerville. Straight-line distance: 126.88 mi (204.19 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Sangerville

#2 Sangerville

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

Population1,285
Coordinates45.1647800, -69.3564400
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Sangerville (-69.35644, 45.16478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.96 $25.02 $50.04
Premium $5.44 $27.43 $54.86
Diesel $6.52 $32.84 $65.68

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Sangerville. The current time is 12:44:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.