How far is Hiram, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Hiram, ME to Sanford, ME is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
38.86 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.4 mi
48.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.86 mi
Kilometers
62.54 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Fri, May 1, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Hiram
Fri, May 1, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hiram
2026-05-01T20:19
Arrive Sanford
Fri, May 1, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hiram
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
Limerick
ME

Town in Maine

From Hiram
19.1 mi
00h 28m
To Sanford
19.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    35 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pequawket Trail

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Pequawket Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Grange Hall Road

    148 m · 11 sec · Grange Hall Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2762 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Maple Street

    2157 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Limerick Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Limerick Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sokokis Trail

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Sokokis Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cannon Hill Road

    62 m · 7 sec · Cannon Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sokokis Trail South

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    2340 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to 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 Hiram 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sokokis Trail South
9.51 mi · 24%
Sokokis Trail
8.62 mi · 22%
Main Street
6.33 mi · 16%
Pequawket Trail
4.65 mi · 12%
Waterboro Road
2.53 mi · 7%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Sokokis Trail South

Continue on Sokokis Trail South

9.51 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limerick
00h 28m from Hiram
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hiram and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Limerick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Hiram and 19.7 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hiram and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Limerick

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

35 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

39 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

41 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

42 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hiram and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.92 km).

Hiram

#1 Hiram

Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,659
Coordinates43.8786800, -70.8034000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.803548, 43.878699)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 Hiram and Sanford. The current time is 20:19:07.

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.