How far is Greenville, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Greenville, ME to Sanford, ME is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Sanford.
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Start on Pleasant Street
58 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Lily Bay Road
68 m · 6 sec · Lily Bay Road
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Continue on Moosehead Lake Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road
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Continue on Greenville Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Tenney Hill Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road
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Continue on Main Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
150 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Dexter Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road
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Continue on Crockett Road
128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road
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Continue on Grove Street
3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street
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Turn straight onto Dam Street
89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road
43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 58 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 Greenville and Sanford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Greenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Sanford?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Greenville and 94.1 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Greenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 151.3 mi (243.49 km).
#1 Greenville
Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 45.4594900, -69.5906100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.21 | $64.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
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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