Origin
Belfast, ME
Afternoon in Belfast on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belfast, ME to Saco, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
119.7 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfast, ME
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Saco, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belfast, ME to Saco, ME covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Belmont Avenue, Augusta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.9 miles from Belfast, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Belmont Avenue | — | — |
| Augusta Road | — | — |
| Belfast Augusta Road East | — | — |
| Acadia Highway | — | — |
| Belfast Augusta Road | — | — |
| Belfast Road | — | — |
| North Belfast Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on High Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Avenue
4
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
5
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road East
6
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
7
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road
8
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
9
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
10
Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bangor Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cony Circle
13
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
400 ft
·
7 sec
·
Memorial Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
17
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
18
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
20
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
21
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
51 mi
·
58 min
·
I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
23
Keep slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
24
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Maine Turnpike
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
26
Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
27
Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
28
Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
29
Turn left onto Buxton Road
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
30
Continue on North Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
31
Turn left onto Main Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.9 miles from Belfast, ME, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saco, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Belfast, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belfast, ME
This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Belfast, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Belfast, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.27 one way
$38.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Saco, ME
Afternoon in Saco on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
60 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m 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?
119.7 mi in 2h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belfast, ME to Saco, ME is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belfast, ME to Saco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 119.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belfast, ME to Saco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saco, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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