How far is York Harbor, ME from Saco, ME?

The driving distance from York Harbor, ME to Saco, ME is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.81 mi
00h 35m
Flight
27.15 mi
43.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.81 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saco
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in York Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York Harbor
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Saco
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in York Harbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From York Harbor
15 mi
00h 18m
To Saco
17.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
York Harbor Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Saco Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York Harbor and Saco.

  1. 1

    Start on Barrell Lane

    11 m · 9 sec · Barrell Lane

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Route 1

    1727 ft · 39 sec · US Route 1

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    1556 ft · 40 sec · Spur Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel

    2098 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    69 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 73%
Alfred Street
2.38 mi · 7%
York Street
1.47 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.87 mi · 3%
Spur Road
0.56 mi · 2%
ME 111
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 18m from York Harbor
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving York Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Saco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York Harbor to Saco?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from York Harbor and 17.9 miles from Saco.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around York Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Saco.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York Harbor and Saco. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.69 km).

York Harbor

#1 York Harbor

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population3,033
Coordinates43.1367600, -70.6456100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Saco

#2 Saco

City in York County, Maine

Population20,121
Coordinates43.5009200, -70.4428300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Barrell Lane (-70.645558, 43.136901)
End: Main Street (-70.44286, 43.500935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York Harbor and Saco. The current time is 23:41:00.

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.