How far is Eastport, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Eastport, ME to Sanford, ME is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastport and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastport and Sanford.
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Start on High Street
9 m · 4 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1936 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto County Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 1
11.6 mi · 17 min · US Route 1
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Continue on River Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
156 m · 10 sec · Route 1
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Turn left onto North Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on Baring Street
2665 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baring Street
26 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 17 sec · Houlton Road
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Turn left onto Airline Road
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Airline Road
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Continue on State Highway 9
1 km · 43 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 41 min · Airline Road
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Continue on Main Road
13.4 mi · 17 min · Main Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
45 m · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport
1530 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 26 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 Eastport and Sanford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
79 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eastport and Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastport to Sanford?
The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Eastport and 141.9 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eastport and Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Etna
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 Etna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastport and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 213.14 mi (343.02 km).
#1 Eastport
City in Washington County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 44.9061900, -66.9899800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $44.70 | $89.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.73 | $97.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $60.15 | $120.30 |
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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