How far is Union, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Union, ME to Saco, ME is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.44 mi
02h 03m
Flight
76.16 mi
122.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.16 mi
Kilometers
122.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.44 mi
Kilometers
150.38 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Sat, Aug 29, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, Aug 29, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-08-29T02:40
Arrive Saco
Sat, Aug 29, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Union
46.7 mi
01h 01m
To Saco
46.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Saturday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Common Road

    3192 ft · 2 min · Common Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heald Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 58%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 8%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 01m from Union
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Union and 46.8 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Saco. Straight-line distance: 76.16 mi (122.56 km).

Union

#1 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-69.27421, 44.21147)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 · Aug 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Saco. The current time is 02:40:16.

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.