How far is Brownfield, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Brownfield, ME to Sanford, ME is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownfield and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownfield and Sanford.
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Start on Main Street
23 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Spring Road Street
28 m · 6 sec · Spring Road Street
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Continue on Spring Road Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Spring Road Street
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Continue on Brownfield Road
6 mi · 10 min · Brownfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hiram Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · South Hiram Road
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Turn straight onto Maple Street
760 ft · 29 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Limerick Road
41 m · 3 sec · Limerick Road
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Continue on Sokokis Trail
8.6 mi · 13 min · Sokokis Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Cannon Hill Road
62 m · 7 sec · Cannon Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sokokis Trail South
9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail South
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterboro Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road
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Continue on Oak Street
2340 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Cottage Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street
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Turn left onto River Street
872 ft · 26 sec · 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 Brownfield 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.
Sokokis Trail South
Continue on Sokokis Trail South
9.51 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Brownfield and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownfield to Sanford?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Limerick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Brownfield and 23.7 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Brownfield and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Limerick
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 Limerick.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Conway, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 35.12 mi (56.52 km).
#1 Brownfield
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,653 |
| Coordinates | 43.9381300, -70.9086800 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
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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