How far is Saco, ME from South Eliot, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to South Eliot, ME is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and South Eliot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and South Eliot.
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Start on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Alfred Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp right
634 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South Toll: Kittery, Boston
2750 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
29.5 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
1951 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Route 236
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 236
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Turn left onto Bolt Hill Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Bolt Hill Road
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Turn left onto Leach Road
23 m · 3 sec · Leach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and South Eliot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Saco and Rain Showers Likely near South Eliot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to South Eliot?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Saco and 18.3 miles from South Eliot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saco and Rain Showers Likely near South Eliot.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station
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 Wells Beach Station.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and South Eliot. Straight-line distance: 31.93 mi (51.39 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Eliot
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,550 |
| Coordinates | 43.1081400, -70.7775500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Eliot (-70.77755, 43.10814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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