Origin
Saco, ME
Night in Saco on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saco, ME to East Limington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saco, ME
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East Limington, ME
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Trip Overview
This short, 22-mile journey from Saco to East Limington, Maine, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 39 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like River Road, Buxton Road, and Saco Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more engaging, local driving experience rather than a straightforward commute. Given its brevity, it’s an easy trip to fit into any schedule, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Parker Farm Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and East Limington, ME.
1
Start on US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 112
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Continue on ME 5; ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
4
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
5
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
6
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
7
Continue on Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
8
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
9
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
10
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
11
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
12
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — 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
|
ME 112 / Beach Street
Turn right onto ME 112 / Beach Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Long Plains Road
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Limington, ME
Night in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
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
16 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
39m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 22-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed road, but the longest segment you'll experience is 5.8 miles along River Road. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a hands-on driving experience. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local byways that connect the communities between Saco and East Limington.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 112 / Beach Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saco, ME to East Limington, ME is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Long Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Long Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Limington, 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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