How far is Saco, ME from Yarmouth, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Yarmouth, ME is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Yarmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Yarmouth.
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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
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth, Cumberland
1844 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 1
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Yarmouth.
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
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Yarmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Yarmouth?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Saco and 13.9 miles from Yarmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Yarmouth.
Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens
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 South Portland Gardens.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.18 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yarmouth
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 8,602 |
| Coordinates | 43.8006400, -70.1867200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Route 1 (-70.186734, 43.800647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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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