How far is Skowhegan, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Skowhegan, ME to Saco, ME is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skowhegan and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skowhegan and Saco.
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Start on Island Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
114 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Take the exit left
40 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
131 m · 23 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1579 ft · 53 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Waterville Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Skowhegan Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road
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Take the exit slight right
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
28 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skowhegan and Saco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Skowhegan and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skowhegan to Saco?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 54.1 miles from Skowhegan and 54.7 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Skowhegan and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skowhegan and Saco. Straight-line distance: 94.42 mi (151.96 km).
#1 Skowhegan
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,238 |
| Coordinates | 44.7650600, -69.7192200 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.65 | $37.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
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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