How far is Easton, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Easton, ME to Sanford, ME is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Sanford.
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Start on Center Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Houlton Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Fort Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the exit right
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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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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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 Easton and Sanford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Street
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Frost leaving Easton 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 Easton to Sanford?
The road trip is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Easton and 158.8 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.14 one way or $88.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Easton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden
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 Hampden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 261.69 mi (421.15 km).
#1 Easton
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,177 |
| Coordinates | 46.6411500, -67.9094700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $44.14 | $88.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $49.87 | $99.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.36 | $108.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $67.11 | $134.21 |
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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