How far is Brunswick, ME from South Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to South Sanford, ME is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.19 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.14 mi
83.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.14 mi
Kilometers
83.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.19 mi
Kilometers
96.86 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sanford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive South Sanford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
30.1 mi
00h 38m
To South Sanford
30.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and South Sanford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and South Sanford.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    136 m · 21 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    2650 ft · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    150 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jordan Springs Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Alfred Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward South Sanford Circle

    20 m · 2 sec · South Sanford Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sanford Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and South Sanford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 49%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 19%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 14%
Alfred Street
3.74 mi · 6%
Jordan Springs Road
2.08 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 38m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near South Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to South Sanford?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Brunswick and 30.1 miles from South Sanford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near South Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and South Sanford. Straight-line distance: 52.14 mi (83.91 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
South Sanford

#2 South Sanford

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population4,536
Coordinates43.4111900, -70.7425600
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: South Sanford (-70.74256, 43.41119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.45 $18.90
Premium $4.86 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $6.00 $12.71 $25.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and South Sanford. The current time is 01:07:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.