Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Woolwich, ME
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Saco, ME to Woolwich, ME is 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m via I 295 and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and remains within the state of Maine for its entirety. You'll primarily be on highway, making for a straightforward and relatively quick transit between these two points. Given the short duration and modest distance, this is an easy same-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 28.2 mi | 34m |
| Mill Street | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Maine Turnpike | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Beach Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,550 veh/hr typical · worst 3,104
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Woolwich, 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 right at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Continue on US 1
Turn left onto Mill Street
Continue on US 1
Turn left
Turn right
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 25.7 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 41.5 — 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 right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
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
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Woolwich on Wednesday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
56°F
Yarmouth, 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.
This route is predominantly highway, with 72% of the drive spent on high-speed roads like I 295 and the Maine Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 28.2 miles on I 295 before transitioning to surface streets like Mill Street closer to your destination. Expect to navigate a number of exits as you approach the end of your highway driving.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Mill Street. You will hit about 8 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.
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 51.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
332 ft
Total Descent
344 ft
Highest Point
183 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
163 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saco, ME and Woolwich, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Bath and Coastal Route.
Portland
Bath
Coastal Route
Founded 1630
Saco is a town in Maine.
Top landmarks
Founded 1638
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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