Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limerick, ME
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Saco, ME
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Limerick to Saco is 24.8 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Cape Road and Buxton Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll be on surface roads for the entire trip, so expect a relaxed pace. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Buxton Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Doles Ridge Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Joy Valley Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hollis Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick, ME and Saco, ME.
Start on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 117
Continue on ME 117
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Turn right onto ME 117
Continue on Old Buxton Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 112
Continue on ME 112
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto ME 117 / Edgecomb Bridge
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Hollis Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 117 / Joy Valley Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto ME 112 / Buxton Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Limerick on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Saco on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 7.6 miles on Cape Road. You'll be navigating local streets and country roads for the duration of the 24.8-mile trip. Be prepared for a consistent pace without highway speeds.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near ME 117 / Edgecomb Bridge.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (ME 117 / Edgecomb Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Hollis Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (ME 117 / Joy Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
559 ft
Highest Point
559 ft
Elevation Range
492 ft
Founded 1775
Top landmarks
Founded 1630
Saco is a town in Maine.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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