Origin
Saco, ME
Morning in Saco on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saco, ME to Oxford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Oxford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saco, ME to Oxford, ME covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Saco, ME to Oxford, ME covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m, 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 16 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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 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 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and New Gloucester.
Augusta
10.8 mi in
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~13m
|
via I 95
New Gloucester
29.3 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 27.3 mi | 30m |
| Maine Street | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Shaker Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pigeon Hill Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| King Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maine Wildlife Park Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 27.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Oxford, 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 63
Toward 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
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto ME 121
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
15
Continue on King Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
King Street
16
Arrive at destination
King Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Saco, ME · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Saco, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, ME
The final approach into Oxford, 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
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Oxford, ME
Morning in Oxford on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
26 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
1h 12m 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, ME covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 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 $8.32 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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 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, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and New Gloucester.
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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