How far is Saco, ME from Unity, ME?

The driving distance from Saco, ME to Unity, ME is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
107.9 mi
02h 14m
Flight
94.41 mi
151.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.41 mi
Kilometers
151.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.9 mi
Kilometers
173.65 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Tue, Oct 13, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Saco
Tue, Oct 13, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saco
2026-10-13T19:20
Arrive Unity
Tue, Oct 13, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Saco
53.9 mi
01h 07m
To Unity
54 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Tonight
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain then Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
43°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

    1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Unity Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 139

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

  18. 18

    Continue on Waterville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on School Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 49%
Maine Turnpike
38 mi · 35%
Unity Road
5.95 mi · 6%
State Route 139
2.22 mi · 2%
Waterville Road
2.19 mi · 2%
Neck Road
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 07m from Saco
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Patchy Fog leaving Saco and Rain near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Saco and 54 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Patchy Fog around Saco and Rain near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Unity. Straight-line distance: 94.41 mi (151.94 km).

Saco

#1 Saco

City in York County, Maine

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

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,111
Coordinates44.6111800, -69.3344900
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
End: Unity (-69.33449, 44.61118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.41
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $16.70 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.93 $18.78 $37.57
Premium $5.42 $20.65 $41.29
Diesel $6.45 $24.59 $49.18

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saco and Unity. The current time is 19:20:51.

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.