Origin
Saco, ME
Late night in Saco on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saco, ME to North Windham, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
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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North Windham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saco, ME to North Windham, ME covers 28.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Roosevelt Trail, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Riverside Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beach Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and North Windham, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portland
5
Merge onto I 95
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 48
Toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
8
Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 302
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
11
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
290 ft
·
10 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
13
Continue on US 302
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 302
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — 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
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
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
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 302 / Forest Avenue
Turn left onto US 302 / Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.36 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Maine Turnpike
(12.9 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North Windham, ME
Late night in North Windham on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
10 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?
28.1 mi in 39m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Maine Turnpike.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 112 / Beach Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
309 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
437 ft
Total Descent
197 ft
Highest Point
309 ft
~22.1 mi in
Elevation Range
287 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saco, ME to North Windham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
10.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 95
About the Cities
Starting in Saco, ME
Full guide →Founded 1630
Saco is a town in Maine.
Top landmarks
- • Grant Family House — historic house in Maine, United States
- • Saco City Hall — rathaus in Saco, United States of America
Arriving in North Windham, ME
Full guide →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 39m. Total distance: 28.1 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 (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 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.
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 North Windham, 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 (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Windham, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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