How far is Saco, ME from York Harbor, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to York Harbor, ME is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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 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 York Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and York Harbor.
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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
24 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
532 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Spur Road
2395 ft · 1 min · Spur Road
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Turn right onto US Route 1
1736 ft · 45 sec · US Route 1
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Turn left onto York Street
1.4 km · 3 min · York Street
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Continue on York Street
3086 ft · 2 min · York Street
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Turn sharp right onto Barrell Lane
11 m · 2 sec · Barrell Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barrell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and York Harbor.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Saco and Rain Showers Likely near York Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to York Harbor?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Saco and 15.3 miles from York Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saco and Rain Showers Likely near York Harbor.
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 York Harbor. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.69 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York Harbor
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 43.1367600, -70.6456100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: York Harbor (-70.64561, 43.13676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
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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