Origin
Bridgton, ME
Late night in Bridgton on Friday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portland Road, Roosevelt Trail, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 50.6 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.
Portland Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Road | — | — |
| Roosevelt Trail | — | — |
| Bridgton Road | — | — |
| Forest Avenue | — | — |
| Riverside Street | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
| RT-112 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Portland Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Portland Road
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on Roosevelt Trail
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
5
Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
6
Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
7
Continue on Forest Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Forest Avenue
8
Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Street
9
Take the ramp left
446 ft
·
11 sec
10
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
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
13
Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
14
Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
15
Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
16
Turn left onto Buxton Road
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
17
Continue on North Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
18
Turn left onto Main Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 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 25.3 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
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
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
Late night in Saco on Friday
Local time
2:06 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 11m 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 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portland Road, Roosevelt Trail, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 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 $8.15 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.
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgton, ME to Saco, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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