Saco, ME Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Saco, ME is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 108 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Saco, ME head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
315.9 mi
Caribou, ME
Quickest Drive
1h 45m
Oakland, ME
Plan Around Saco, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Saco, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Saco, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Saco, ME
Driving from Saco, ME
The typical drive from Saco, ME covers about 108 miles and takes around 2h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 157 miles (3h 2m), while the shortest is just 79 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Saco, ME most often head toward Old Town, ME (156.5 mi, 3h 2m), Oakland, ME (88 mi, 1h 45m), and Waldoboro, ME (78.7 mi, 1h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 108-mile drive from Saco, ME, expect to burn about 4.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Saco, ME and 2 routes heading into Saco, ME, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 79 to 157 miles.
The longest mapped route from Saco, ME covers 157 miles and takes approximately 3h 2m. Shorter options start at just 79 miles.
The average route from Saco, ME runs about 108 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Saco, ME include Old Town, ME, Oakland, ME and Waldoboro, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Saco, ME by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,636
Median Income
$84,328
Median Home Value
$370,300
Median Age
43.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Saco, ME at a Glance
Founded
1630
Elevation
66 ft
Area
53 mi²
Notable People from Saco, ME
A sampling of people born in Saco, ME.
Samuel Brannan
1819–1889
American politician (1819–1889)
George Foster Shepley
1819–1878
Union Army general, politician (1819–1878)
John Fairfield
1797–1847
American politician (1797-1847)
Edith Nourse Rogers
1881–1960
American politician (1881-1960)
George Lincoln Goodale
1839–1923
American botanist (1839–1923)
Isaac Lawrence Milliken
1815–1885
American politician (1815-1885)
Henry A. Barrows
1875–1945
American actor (1875-1945)
Richard Cutts
1771–1845
American politician (June 28, 1771 – April 7, 1845)
Emery J. San Souci
1857–1936
American politician (1857-1936)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Saco, ME.
Grant Family House
historic house in Maine, United States
Saco City Hall
rathaus in Saco, United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q1001891), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Saco, ME
Saco is a town in Maine.
1 Funtown Splashtown USA, US Route 1, ☏ +1 207 284-5139. Mid-May to mid Sept. Opens 10AM or 11AM. Hours depend on season and weather. Aquaboggin, Route 1. A water park near Funtown. 2 Ferry Beach State Park, 95 Bayview Rd. Has a beautiful sandy beach, stunning nature trails, picnic areas – a quiet place to relax. $5/adult Maine resident, $7.00/adult non-resident, $2.00/senior non-resident. (updated Feb 2021)
1 The Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, 100 Main St, ☏ +1 207-571-9648. (updated Mar 2018)
1 Ramada Saco/Old Orchard Beach Area, 352 North St, ☏ +1 207 286-9600. 100% smoke-free. Accommodates businesses and provides guests with extended stay amenities and services. (updated Mar 2018)
1 Saco Transportation Center, 138 Main Street (across the bridge from downtown). (updated Oct 2023) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates train service around the United States of America. (updated Mar 2022) Route stopping at Saco: Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn. There are also buses from Portland 6 times a day Monday through Saturday and 5 times on Sunday operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit. The fare from Portland to Saco is $2 with the trip taking just over an hour.
Travel tips adapted from Saco on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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