How far is Hartland, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Hartland, ME to Sanford, ME is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
135.74 mi
02h 19m
Flight
119.5 mi
192.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.5 mi
Kilometers
192.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.74 mi
Kilometers
218.46 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Sat, May 2, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hartland
Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartland
2026-05-02T10:21
Arrive Sanford
Sat, May 2, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartland
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 Hartland
68.2 mi
01h 09m
To Sanford
67.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    997 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pittsfield Avenue

    1922 ft · 38 sec · Pittsfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Estes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartland 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 39%
Somerset Avenue
47.7 mi · 35%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 9%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 6%
Estes Avenue
3.86 mi · 3%
Sanford Road
2.4 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
119.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 09m from Hartland
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartland and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 68.2 miles from Hartland and 67.5 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartland and Mostly Sunny 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 Hartland and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 119.5 mi (192.31 km).

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#1 Hartland

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,724
Coordinates44.8833900, -69.4475500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Street (-69.447452, 44.883241)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.13 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.79
9.58 gal · 36.26 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.90 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.86 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $6.00 $28.73 $57.45

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartland and Sanford. The current time is 10:21:57.

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.