Origin
York Beach, ME
Afternoon in York Beach on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York Beach, 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
41m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York Beach, ME
Sarah O'Shea
Saco, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from York Beach, ME to Saco, ME covers 32.1 miles and takes about 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, Alfred Street, US Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 32.1 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.8 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 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 23.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Railroad Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Spur Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Spur Road
Turn right onto Spur Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
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 York Beach, ME to Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Arundel along the way.
Arundel
28.3 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| Alfred Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US Route 1 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Short Sands Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Spur Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach, ME and Saco, ME.
1
Start on US 1A
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Long Beach Avenue
2
Continue on US 1A
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto Short Sands Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Short Sands Road
6
Turn left onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 1
7
Turn right onto Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spur Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
11
Turn left onto ME 111
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
12
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
146 ft
·
3 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right
226 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn slight right onto ME 111
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
15
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 1 Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Maine Turnpike
(23.8 mi)
$1.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Saco on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 York Beach, ME to Saco, ME covers 32.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Alfred Street, US Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from York Beach, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Spur Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from York Beach, ME to Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Arundel 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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