Origin
Fryeburg, ME
Morning in Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fryeburg, 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
1h 23m
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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fryeburg, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Saco, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Saco, ME covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pequawket Trail, Ossipee Trail, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Pequawket Trail. 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 23m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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 23m 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pequawket Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Saco, ME is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 18.2 miles (ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (ME 25; ME 117 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 25; ME 117 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 25; ME 117 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Saco Road
Enter roundabout onto Saco Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pequawket Trail | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Ossipee Trail | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Portland Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pequawket Trail
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on US 302; ME 113
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto ME 5; ME 113
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Portland Street
3
Continue on ME 5; ME 113
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Pequawket Trail
4
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 117
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Road
5
Continue on ME 5; ME 117
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
6
Turn slight left onto ME 117
485 ft
·
15 sec
·
Grange Hall Road
7
Turn left onto ME 25; ME 117
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
9
Enter roundabout onto Saco Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Saco Road
10
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
11
Continue on Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
12
Turn right onto Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
13
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
14
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
15
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
16
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
17
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Fryeburg, ME · 39m 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 Fryeburg, 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
Morning in Saco on Saturday
Local time
9:19 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
6 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 23m 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 Fryeburg, ME to Saco, ME covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pequawket Trail, Ossipee Trail, River 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 Fryeburg, 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 Fryeburg, ME to Saco, ME is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 18.2 miles (ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (ME 25; ME 117 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fryeburg, ME to Saco, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Saco, ME
More from Fryeburg, ME
More trips to Saco, ME
Explore more options from Fryeburg, ME or browse trips ending in Saco, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.