Origin
Bridgton, ME
Morning in Bridgton on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgton, ME
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Saco, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roosevelt Trail, Maine Turnpike, Portland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 50.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in near US 302 / Roosevelt Trail.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.7 miles (Riverside Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
8
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridgton, ME and Saco, ME, road signs point toward Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
Old Orchard Beach
47.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco
47.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Buxton
47.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Maine Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on US 302
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
5
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
6
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
7
Continue on US 302
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
446 ft
·
10 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
16
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
17
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
18
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Bridgton, ME · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Bridgton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saco, ME
The final approach into Saco, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Maine Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saco, ME
Morning in Saco on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
4 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
1h 12m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Maine Turnpike, Portland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from Bridgton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.7 miles (Riverside Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bridgton, ME and Saco, ME, road signs point toward Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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