Origin
Paris, ME
Night in Paris on Thursday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, ME to Saco, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, ME
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Saco, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, ME to Saco, ME covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 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, Maine Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Paris, ME to Saco, ME covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 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 21 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 26.2 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 around 5.7 miles in near ME 26 / Main Street.
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 59.6 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: at 5.7 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 26 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
4
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
ME 112 / Buxton Road
Turn left onto ME 112 / Buxton Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 26.2 mi | 29m |
| Maine Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Shaker Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Oxford Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Pigeon Hill Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Paris Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 26.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Paris Hill Road
2
Turn left onto ME 26
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Park Street
3
Continue on ME 26
432 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on ME 26
359 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Square
5
Continue on ME 117; ME 119
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Oxford Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto ME 26
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on ME 26
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pigeon Hill Road
9
Continue on ME 26
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Maine Street
10
Continue on ME 26
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Shaker Road
11
Continue on ME 26
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maine Wildlife Park Way
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
13
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
18
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
19
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
20
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Paris, ME · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Paris, 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
$9.59 one way
$19.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.57
Maine Turnpike
(26.2 mi)
$1.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Saco on Thursday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
30 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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 Paris, ME to Saco, ME covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Maine Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Paris, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.59 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 59.6 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: at 5.7 miles (ME 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Paris, ME to Saco, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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