Origin
Kittery, ME
Morning in Kittery on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kittery, ME to City of Saco, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kittery, ME
Ever Rayan
City of Saco, ME
Michał Robak
Trip Overview
Kittery, ME to City of Saco, ME is 37.5 miles and takes about 46m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Maine. It's a straightforward highway-focused drive, making it an easy decision for a quick leg of a larger journey or a standalone day trip. Given the minimal distance and duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning for this particular segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| I 195 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Rogers Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Shapleigh Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 1 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Portland Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery, ME and City of Saco, ME.
1
Start on ME 103
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Whipple Road
2
Continue on ME 236
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shapleigh Road
3
Continue on ME 236
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rogers Road
4
Continue on Rogers Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Rogers Road
5
Turn slight right onto US 1
502 ft
·
17 sec
·
State Road
6
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Route 1
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 95
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
10
Continue on I 195
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 1 North: Saco
12
Turn straight onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Portland Road
14
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
15
At end of road, turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Kittery, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
5
36.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Saco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2B
Toward US 1 North: Saco
4
37.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.97
Maine Turnpike
(32.8 mi)
$1.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Saco, ME
Morning in City of Saco on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the drive on major roads like the Maine Turnpike and I-195. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 32.8 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions. The final portion involves Rogers Road, a brief transition from the high-speed interstate environment. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency rather than scenic detours.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 195. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 95 / Maine Turnpike.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kittery, ME to City of Saco, ME is easy. At 46m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kittery, ME to City of Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard Beach along the way.
Old Orchard Beach
34.7 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.97 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Saco, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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