How far is Wayne, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from Wayne, ME to Saco, ME is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.87 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.5 mi
98.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.5 mi
Kilometers
98.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.87 mi
Kilometers
117.27 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Wayne
Wed, Sep 23, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayne
2026-09-23T13:00
Arrive Saco
Wed, Sep 23, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wayne
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Wayne
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Saco
36.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Wednesday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ladd Cove Road

    43 m · 13 sec · Ladd Cove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 133

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 133

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 34 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 Wayne 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi · 52%
Main Street
7.25 mi · 10%
US 202
6.58 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Route 133
3.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

30.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 44m from Wayne
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wayne and Sunny near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Wayne and 36.5 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayne and Saco. Straight-line distance: 61.5 mi (98.98 km).

Wayne

#1 Wayne

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates44.3486800, -70.0661600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Wayne (-70.06616, 44.34868)
End: Saco (-70.44283, 43.50092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.73
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $11.36 $22.73
Mid-grade $4.96 $12.76 $25.51
Premium $5.44 $13.99 $27.97
Diesel $6.52 $16.75 $33.49

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wayne and Saco. The current time is 13:00:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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