Origin
Poland, ME
Afternoon in Poland on Friday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poland, 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
57m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poland, ME
Giota Sakellariou
Saco, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Poland, ME to Saco, ME covers 42.9 miles and takes about 57m 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, Shaker Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 42.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Maine Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Maine Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40 miles in.
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 42.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
40.2 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
40.9 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
41.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
ME 112 / Buxton Road
Turn left onto ME 112 / Buxton Road
Navigation decision point
4
42.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Poland, ME and Saco, ME, road signs point toward Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
Old Orchard Beach
40 mi in
|
~51m
Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco
40.2 mi in
|
~51m
Buxton
40.2 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 26.2 mi | 29m |
| Maine Street | 9 mi | 13m |
| Shaker Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Maine Wildlife Park Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Buxton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| White Oak Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 26.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poland, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on White Oak Hill Road
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
White Oak Hill Road
2
Turn right onto ME 26
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Street
3
Continue on ME 26
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Shaker Road
4
Continue on ME 26
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maine Wildlife Park Way
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
11
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
12
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
13
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Poland, ME · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Poland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saco, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saco, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Saco on Friday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
NE 0 to 5 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
21 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
4 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
57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Poland, ME to Saco, ME covers 42.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Maine Street, Shaker Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Poland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.91 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 42.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Poland, ME and Saco, ME, road signs point toward Old Orchard Beach, Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
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.
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