How far is Corinna, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Corinna, ME to Sanford, ME is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.34 mi
02h 22m
Flight
126.88 mi
204.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.88 mi
Kilometers
204.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.34 mi
Kilometers
227.46 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Mon, May 4, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Corinna
Mon, May 4, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corinna
2026-05-04T09:43
Arrive Sanford
Mon, May 4, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corinna
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Corinna
70.5 mi
01h 11m
To Sanford
70.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corinna and Sanford.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Albans Road

    117 m · 10 sec · Saint Albans Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 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

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 38%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 38%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 8%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 6%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 3%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 11m from Corinna
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Corinna 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 Corinna to Sanford?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Corinna and 70.8 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Corinna and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond, 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 Richmond.

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corinna and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 126.88 mi (204.2 km).

Corinna

#1 Corinna

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,135
Coordinates44.9211700, -69.2617100
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Albans Road (-69.261815, 44.921007)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.88 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.98 gal · 37.76 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.24 $44.48
Premium $4.86 $24.24 $48.48
Diesel $6.00 $29.93 $59.85

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Corinna and Sanford. The current time is 09:43:16.

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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.