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Trip from Saco, ME to Hermon, ME

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

137.9 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Saco, ME, ME

Saco, ME

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Downtown Hermon, ME, ME

Hermon, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saco, ME to Hermon, ME covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.9 miles from Saco, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 137.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.8 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 13 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 72.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 112 / Beach Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These 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

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portland

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North: Portland
8
10.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 295

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 44 Toward Downtown Portland
6
127.3 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 167 Toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
4
127.7 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road

Turn right onto ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Saco, ME and Hermon, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Dixmont.

Portland

10.8 mi in | ~13m | via I 295

Dixmont

127.3 mi in | ~2h 24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 72.8 mi 1h 18m
I 295 52.5 mi 1h 1m
Main Road 3.6 mi 5m
Route 2 3.4 mi 5m
Plymouth Road 2.8 mi 4m
North Street 1.4 mi 2m
Dixmont Road 0.3 mi <1m
Beach Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 72.8 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Hermon, ME.

1

Start on Main Street

92 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Beach Street

161 ft · 5 sec · Beach Street
3

Continue on North Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Street
4

Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Portland
5

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
6

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Downtown Portland
7

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Maine Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont

0.4 mi · 1 min · ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
9

Turn right onto Dixmont Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Dixmont Road
10

Turn right onto Plymouth Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Road
11

Continue on Main Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road
12

Continue on Route 2

3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 2
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.9 miles from Saco, ME, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.9 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hermon, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saco, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saco, ME

This is one driving day of about 137.9 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saco, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 72.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.9 mi from Saco, ME · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown West Scarborough, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

69 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Saco, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.8 miles.

Arriving in Hermon, ME

The final approach into Hermon, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hermon, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 52.3
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.07 one way

$44.15 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $24.20 $48.40
premium $4.83 $26.21 $52.42
diesel $5.64 $30.64 $61.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Fairfield Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Scarborough, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pine Tree Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Portland, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hannaford Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger

Portland, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Saco, ME - Tesla Supercharger

Saco, ME

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 1788 (Scarborough, ME)

Scarborough, ME

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Yankee Ford

South Portland, ME

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Rowe Ford Sales

Westbrook, ME

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

High St. Lot

Portland, ME

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.4 0 $14.48 $6.62
Efficient EV 34.5 0 $12.07 $5.52
EV Truck/SUV 55.2 0 $19.31 $8.83

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 years ago

Origin

Saco, ME

Late night in Saco on Monday

Local time

5:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hermon, ME

Late night in Hermon on Monday

Local time

5:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

2h 41m 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 Hermon, ME covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main 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 68.9 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 $22.07 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 112 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Saco, ME and Hermon, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Dixmont.

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