How far is Augusta, ME from South Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to South Sanford, ME is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and South Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and South Sanford.
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Start on Memorial Circle
41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Turn left onto Jordan Springs Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road
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Continue on Alfred Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street
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Enter the roundabout toward South Sanford Circle
20 m · 2 sec · South Sanford Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sanford Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and South Sanford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Augusta and Chance Light Rain near South Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to South Sanford?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Augusta and 45.1 miles from South Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Augusta and Chance Light Rain near South Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and South Sanford. Straight-line distance: 78.51 mi (126.35 km).
#1 Augusta
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
| Population | 18,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.3106200, -69.7794900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Sanford
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 4,536 |
| Coordinates | 43.4111900, -70.7425600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sanford (-70.74256, 43.41119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.14 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.73 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $20.04 | $40.09 |
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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