Origin
Warren, ME
Morning in Warren on Friday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, ME to Saco, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
85.6 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warren, ME to Saco, ME covers 85.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Route 1, Leeman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.78 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
42.8 miles from Warren, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 85.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h highway drive covering 85.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.8 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 25 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 27.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Route 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 85.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
82.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
7
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
8
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warren, ME to Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
46.1 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 27.8 mi | 34m |
| Route 1 | 19 mi | 26m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Atlantic Highway | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Maine Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| North Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 27.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Union Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
3
Turn left onto ME 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Camden Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Atlantic Highway
5
Continue on US 1
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 1
6
Continue on US 1
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 1
7
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
10
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
12
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
15
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
17
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 36
Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
20
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
22
Turn left onto ME 112
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buxton Road
23
Continue on ME 112
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
24
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
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 42.8 miles from Warren, ME, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.8 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saco, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Warren, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Warren, ME
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Warren, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 27.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.8 mi from Warren, ME · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Warren, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saco, ME
The final approach into Saco, 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 Saco, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.78 one way
$27.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Maine Turnpike
(7.3 mi)
$0.44
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
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Saco, ME
Morning in Saco on Friday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
43 mi in
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
6 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
2h 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 Warren, ME to Saco, ME covers 85.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Route 1, Leeman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 miles from Warren, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.78 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 85.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Warren, ME to Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
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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