How far is Cornville, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Cornville, ME to Sanford, ME is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.93 mi
02h 17m
Flight
110.92 mi
178.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.92 mi
Kilometers
178.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.93 mi
Kilometers
209.1 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Sun, May 31, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Cornville
Sun, May 31, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornville
2026-05-31T06:49
Arrive Sanford
Sun, May 31, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornville
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Cornville
66.7 mi
01h 08m
To Sanford
63.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Huff Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Huff Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Oxbow Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Oxbow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oxbow Road

    30 m · 5 sec · Oxbow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Revere School Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Revere School Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beckwith Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Beckwith Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto High Street

    1067 ft · 35 sec · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    2069 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Skowhegan Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 41%
Skowhegan Road
37.8 mi · 29%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 9%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 6%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 5%
Beckwith Road
2.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 08m from Cornville
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Cornville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cornville to Sanford?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Cornville and 63.2 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cornville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornville and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 110.92 mi (178.51 km).

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#1 Cornville

Town in Somerset County, Maine

Population1,389
Coordinates44.8367300, -69.6731100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Huff Road (-69.673114, 44.836751)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $18.11
Round trip
$36.22
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.11 $36.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.86 $22.30 $44.60
Diesel $6.00 $27.53 $55.05

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornville and Sanford. The current time is 06:49:58.

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.