How far is Vassalboro, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Vassalboro, ME to Saco, ME is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
85.91 mi
01h 25m
Flight
76.37 mi
122.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.37 mi
Kilometers
122.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.91 mi
Kilometers
138.26 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Sat, May 30, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Vassalboro
Sat, May 30, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vassalboro
2026-05-30T09:57
Arrive Saco
Sat, May 30, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vassalboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Vassalboro
42.7 mi
00h 42m
To Saco
43.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Augusta Bypass

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alfond Roundabout

    30 m · 2 sec · Augusta Bypass

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    1 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    2800 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    965 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vassalboro 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 62%
Bonenfant Roundabout
10.3 mi · 12%
Riverside Drive
9.74 mi · 11%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 8%
Augusta Bypass
2.1 mi · 2%
North Street
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 42m from Vassalboro
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Vassalboro and Light Rain near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Vassalboro and 43.2 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Vassalboro and Light Rain near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vassalboro and Saco. Straight-line distance: 76.37 mi (122.9 km).

Vassalboro

#1 Vassalboro

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,420
Coordinates44.4592300, -69.6775500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-69.677651, 44.459251)
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.50 $27.01
Premium $4.86 $14.72 $29.44
Diesel $6.00 $18.17 $36.34

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Vassalboro and Saco. The current time is 09:57:49.

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.