How far is Harrison, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Harrison, ME to Sanford, ME is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
56 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.61 mi
75.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.61 mi
Kilometers
75.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56 mi
Kilometers
90.13 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Sanford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Limington
ME

Town in Maine

From Harrison
28 mi
00h 41m
To Sanford
28 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    40 m · 10 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1684 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Portland Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Portland Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sandy Creek Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South High Street

    1201 ft · 25 sec · South High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Bridgton Road

    16.3 mi · 29 min · South Bridgton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pequawket Trail

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pequawket Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2196 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sokokis Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cape Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Cape Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Waterboro Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waterboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Townhouse Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Townhouse Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sokokis Trail

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Oak Street

    2340 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bridgton Road
16.3 mi · 29%
Cape Road
6.44 mi · 12%
Main Street
5.66 mi · 10%
Sokokis Avenue
5.27 mi · 9%
Harrison Road
4.09 mi · 7%
Waterboro Road
3.87 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Bridgton Road

Turn left onto South Bridgton Road

16.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limington
00h 41m from Harrison
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison and Partly Sunny near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Harrison and 28 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrison and Partly Sunny near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Limington

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

34 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

43 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 46.61 mi (75.01 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-70.67904, 44.110314)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Sanford. The current time is 01:58:46.

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.