Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lisbon, ME
Bob Jenkin
The drive from Saco, ME to Lisbon, ME covers 51.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Lisbon Street, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 44.1 mi | 48m |
| Lisbon Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Alfred A Plourde Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beach Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Village Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Lisbon, ME.
Start on US 1 Alternate
Turn right onto ME 112
Continue on ME 5; ME 112
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto ME 196
Turn right onto Village Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto ME 112 / Beach Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portland
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$8.61 one way
$17.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Saco on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Lisbon on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51°F
Minot, ME
26 mi in
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.
51.7 mi in 59m, mostly highway — 44.1 mi of that is on Maine Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Lisbon Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 112 / Beach Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 51.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
412 ft
Total Descent
297 ft
Highest Point
307 ft
~36.9 mi in
Elevation Range
268 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saco, ME and Lisbon, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and Lewiston.
Augusta
Lewiston
Founded 1630
Saco is a town in Maine.
Top landmarks
Founded 1799
Lisbon is in Androscoggin County, in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine. It is a small mill town that is largely a bedroom community for companies like Bath Iron Works and L.L.Bean and increasingly for people working in the Portland area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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