Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Springvale, ME
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Saco to Springvale is 19.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Alfred Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick local excursion or a simple point-to-point transit. Given its brevity, it’s easy to fit into any schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Alfred Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Shaws Ridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Payne Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Springvale, ME.
Start on US 1 Alternate
Turn left onto ME 9
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
Turn right onto ME 111
Continue on ME 111
Continue on ME 111
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
Turn right onto ME 224
Continue on ME 224
Turn right onto Payne Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto ME 9 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Payne Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Saco on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Springvale on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.2 miles on Alfred Road. Expect a consistent surface road experience throughout, which means you'll likely encounter local traffic and potentially stop lights. This is a typical local transit route, not a high-speed connection.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near ME 9 / Alfred Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
505 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
359 ft
~19.2 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
Founded 1630
Saco is a town in Maine.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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.
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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