The drive from Saco, ME to Oxford County, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Maine Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Maine Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 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.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Saco, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Saco, ME to Oxford County, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m, 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 29 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 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 112 / Beach Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 13 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 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
6
10.8 mi into trip|~13m in|I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
6
29.3 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucest...
4
29.6 mi into trip|~35m in|US 202; ME 4; ME 26 / West Gray Road
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26 / West Gray Road
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 Saco, ME and Oxford County, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and New Gloucester.
Augusta
10.8 mi in|~13m|via I 95
New Gloucester
29.3 mi in|~34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
27.3 mi
30m
Main Street
10.6 mi
15m
Maine Street
10.5 mi
16m
South Main Street
5.9 mi
6m
Mayville Road
5.8 mi
8m
Park Street
4.6 mi
6m
Bethel Road
4.5 mi
5m
Walker's Mills Road
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 27.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Oxford County, 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
1.4 mi·2 min·North Street
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portland
5
Merge onto I 95
8.8 mi·9 min·Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
19 mi·21 min·Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 63Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
8
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.2 mi·35 sec·West Gray Road
9
Turn right onto ME 26
1.2 mi·2 min·Maine Wildlife Park Way
10
Continue on ME 26
3.2 mi·5 min·Shaker Road
11
Continue on ME 26
11 mi·16 min·Maine Street
12
Continue on ME 26
2.6 mi·4 min·Pigeon Hill Road
13
Continue on ME 26
6.9 mi·11 min·Main Street
14
Turn right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi·6 min·Oxford Street
15
Turn left onto ME 117; ME 119
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Main Street
16
Continue on ME 117; ME 119
359 ft·8 sec·Market Square
17
Continue on ME 26
432 ft·5 sec·High Street
18
Continue on ME 26
4.6 mi·6 min·Park Street
19
Continue on ME 26
4.5 mi·5 min·Bethel Road
20
Continue on ME 26
5.9 mi·6 min·South Main Street
21
Continue on ME 26
0.2 mi·10 sec·Upper Main Street
22
Continue on ME 26
3.7 mi·4 min·Main Street
23
Continue on ME 26
4.3 mi·6 min·Walker's Mills Road
24
Turn right onto Parkway
0.4 mi·56 sec·Parkway
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 5; ME 26
5.8 mi·8 min·Mayville Road
26
Turn left onto Jims Drive
1.8 mi·6 min·Jims Drive
27
Turn right onto Lower Kates Road
0.2 mi·1 min·Lower Kates Road
28
Turn right onto Scribe Way
0.6 mi·3 min·Scribe Way
29
Arrive at destination
Scribe Way
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Saco, ME, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford County, 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 89.4 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Saco, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.84
$31.67
premium
$4.86
$17.12
$34.24
diesel
$5.61
$19.74
$39.48
Estimated Tolls: $1.64
Maine Turnpike
(27.3 mi)$1.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 as of Dec 18, 2023
Origin
Saco, ME
Late night
in Saco on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oxford County, ME
Late night
in Oxford County on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
10 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 14m 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 Oxford County, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Maine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 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 $14.39 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 is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 13 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 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saco, ME and Oxford County, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and New Gloucester.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
