How far is Acton, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Acton, ME to Sanford, ME is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acton and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acton and Sanford.
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Start on Sam Page Road
14 m · 3 sec · Sam Page Road
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Turn right onto H Road
955 ft · 24 sec · H Road
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Turn left onto State Route 109
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109
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Continue on Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · River Street
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Continue on Washington Street
763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Acton and Sanford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 109
Turn left onto State Route 109
3.39 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Acton and Partly Sunny near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Acton to Sanford?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Springvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Acton and 4.9 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Acton and Partly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Springvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springvale.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 9.45 mi (15.21 km).
#1 Acton
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342500, -70.9097800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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