Origin
Saco, ME
Late night in Saco on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saco, ME to East Limington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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East Limington, ME
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Trip Overview
This short, 22-mile journey from Saco to East Limington, Maine, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 39 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like River Road, Buxton Road, and Saco Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more engaging, local driving experience rather than a straightforward commute. Given its brevity, it’s an easy trip to fit into any schedule, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 22-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed road, but the longest segment you'll experience is 5.8 miles along River Road. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a hands-on driving experience. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local byways that connect the communities between Saco and East Limington.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 112 / Beach Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saco, ME to East Limington, ME is easy. At 39m 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 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Long Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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 112 / Beach Street
Turn right onto ME 112 / Beach Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Long Plains Road
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Parker Farm Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and East Limington, ME.
1
Start on US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 112
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Continue on ME 5; ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
4
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
5
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
6
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
7
Continue on Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
8
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
9
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
10
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
11
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
12
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Limington, ME
Late night in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
39m 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 Saco, ME to East Limington, ME covers 22 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, Buxton Road, Saco Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Saco, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.54 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 Saco, ME to East Limington, ME is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Long Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Saco, ME to East Limington, 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.
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