Origin
Moody, ME
Evening in Moody on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moody, ME to Saco, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Moody, ME to Saco, ME covers 20.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Post Road, Alfred Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Moody, ME to Saco, ME covers 20.3 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Post Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 20.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 1 / Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Post Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moody, ME to Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Arundel along the way.
Arundel
16.6 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Post Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Alfred Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Chapel Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sanford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moody, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Post Road
3
Turn left onto Chapel Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
5
Take the ramp
271 ft
·
6 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
9
Turn left onto ME 111
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
10
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
146 ft
·
3 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right
226 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn slight right onto ME 111
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
13
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Maine Turnpike
(11.6 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Saco on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Moody, ME to Saco, ME covers 20.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Post Road, Alfred Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Moody, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.27 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 20.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 1 / Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Moody, ME to Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Arundel along the way.
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