Origin
Saco, ME
Morning in Saco on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saco, ME to Richmond, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Richmond, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saco, ME to Richmond, ME covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 58 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.1 miles on I 295.
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.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 112 / Beach Street.
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 58 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: 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 9 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
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
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 43
Toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
5
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
ME 24 / South Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24 / South Front 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 Saco, ME and Richmond, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Litchfield.
Portland
10.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 295
Litchfield
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 43.1 mi | 50m |
| Maine Turnpike | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beach Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 43.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco, ME and Richmond, 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 right at fork onto I 295
43 mi
·
50 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
8
Keep slight right at fork
110 ft
·
2 sec
9
Turn slight right onto 197
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24
294 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Front Street
11
Turn left
54 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left
283 ft
·
20 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Saco, ME · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Saco, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond, ME
The final approach into Richmond, 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
$9.34 one way
$18.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Maine Turnpike
(8.8 mi)
$0.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Richmond, ME
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
N 0 to 5 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
29 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
24 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 14m 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 Saco, ME to Richmond, ME covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.34 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 58 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: 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 Richmond, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Litchfield.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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