How far is West Paris, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from West Paris, ME to Saco, ME is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Paris and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Paris and Saco.
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Start on Pioneer Street
15 m · 8 sec · Pioneer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on East Main Street
1019 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Take the exit straight
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
26.2 mi · 30 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 West Paris and Saco.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Paris and Sunny near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Paris to Saco?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from West Paris and 33.1 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Paris and Sunny near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Paris and Saco. Straight-line distance: 57.26 mi (92.15 km).
#1 West Paris
City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,689 |
| Coordinates | 44.3242300, -70.5739500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $15.25 | $30.49 |
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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