Origin
Saco, ME
Morning in Saco on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saco, ME to Fryeburg, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Fryeburg, ME
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Trip Overview
Saco, ME to Fryeburg, ME is 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m via ME 5, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that isn't overly demanding, making it a straightforward journey. With only about an hour and a half of driving time, you'll have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops or a relaxed pace. It's a manageable drive perfect for a single day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ME 5 | 18.2 mi | 28m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
ME 5
— 18.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Fryeburg, 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
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
12
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto ME 117
485 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grange Hall Road
14
Turn straight onto ME 5; ME 117
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
15
Continue on ME 5; ME 117
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
18 mi
·
28 min
·
ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
17
Turn left onto US 302; ME 113
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 302; ME 113
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Saco, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.4 — 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
30.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
ME 117 / Grange Hall Road
Turn right onto ME 117 / Grange Hall Road
Navigation decision point
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fryeburg, ME
Morning in Fryeburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 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
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
1h 23m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on ME 5, Ossipee Trail West, and River Road, providing some variety. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 18.2 miles on ME 5. This mix means you'll transition between potentially faster-paced highway sections and more local road driving, keeping things interesting without being overly complex. The road's character shifts gradually as you progress toward Fryeburg.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on ME 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Fryeburg, ME is easy. At 1h 23m with 36% 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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fryeburg, ME
Full guide →Fryeburg is a rural town that lies near the New Hampshire/Maine border.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on ME 5. 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 Fryeburg, 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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