How far is Holden, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Holden, ME to Sanford, ME is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holden and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden and Sanford.
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Start on Rider Bluff Road
68 m · 17 sec · Rider Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Church Road
1103 ft · 50 sec · Church Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Road
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Continue on Wilson Street
2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street
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Take the exit straight
2149 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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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 Holden and Sanford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Holden 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 Holden to Sanford?
The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Holden and 84.3 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.43 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holden and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Hallowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 138.01 mi (222.1 km).
#1 Holden
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,120 |
| Coordinates | 44.7528500, -68.6789200 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $26.47 | $52.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
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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