How far is Van Buren, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Van Buren, ME to Saco, ME is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Saco.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
9.2 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Continue on Van Buren Road
11.4 mi · 17 min · Van Buren Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on East Limestone Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Limestone Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
990 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Fort Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the exit right
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 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 Van Buren and Saco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Street
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Van Buren and Sunny near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Saco?
The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Van Buren and 169.2 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.80 one way or $105.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Van Buren and Sunny near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbush
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 Greenbush.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Saco. Straight-line distance: 280.42 mi (451.29 km).
#1 Van Buren
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,983 |
| Coordinates | 47.1572700, -67.9353000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $4.42 | $52.80 | $105.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $59.27 | $118.54 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $64.98 | $129.95 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $77.80 | $155.60 |
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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