How far is Topsham, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Topsham, ME to Saco, ME is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.5 mi
00h 44m
Flight
37.59 mi
60.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.59 mi
Kilometers
60.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.5 mi
Kilometers
70.01 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Topsham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsham
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Saco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topsham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Topsham
21.5 mi
00h 22m
To Saco
22 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Winter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mallett Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Mallett Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Mallett Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lewiston Road

    2616 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 295 South: Portland

    2705 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
31.7 mi · 73%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 17%
North Street
1.73 mi · 4%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 2%
Mallett Drive
0.77 mi · 2%
Lewiston Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

28.5 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 22m from Topsham
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Topsham 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 Topsham to Saco?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Topsham and 22 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Topsham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topsham and Saco. Straight-line distance: 37.59 mi (60.49 km).

Topsham

#1 Topsham

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,942
Coordinates43.9275800, -69.9758800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Winter Street (-69.975907, 43.927689)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.07
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.04 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.86 $7.43 $14.87
Diesel $6.00 $9.18 $18.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Topsham and Saco. The current time is 21:14:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.