Origin
Monmouth, ME
Late night in Monmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth, ME to 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
1h 17m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth, ME
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Saco, ME
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Trip Overview
Monmouth, ME to Saco, ME is 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the state of Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this is a perfectly manageable same-day excursion. Consider this route when you need a quick and uncomplicated journey between these two Maine locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 38.1 mi | 42m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Norris Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Blue Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 38.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
50 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto ME 132
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Blue Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Road
5
Turn left onto Norris Hill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Norris Hill Road
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
12
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
20
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
22
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
23
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
24
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Monmouth, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 132 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 132 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
7
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
8
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.00 one way
$19.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Maine Turnpike
(38.1 mi)
$2.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Saco, ME
Late night in Saco on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
31 mi in
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
7 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
1h 17m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the journey utilizing high-speed roads like the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 38.1 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates sections of Route 202 and Main Street, suggesting a transition to more local roads as you approach your destination. The overall feel is efficient, with the bulk of the miles covered on faster, more direct thoroughfares before a slight shift in character closer to Saco.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.1 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Route 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (ME 132 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.28 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 — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saco, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (ME 132 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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