How far is Lake Arrowhead, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Lake Arrowhead, ME to Sanford, ME is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Arrowhead and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Arrowhead and Sanford.
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Start on Pioneer Circle
64 m · 14 sec · Pioneer Circle
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Turn left onto Crescent Drive
82 m · 16 sec · Crescent Drive
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Turn left onto Old Portland Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Portland Road
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Turn right onto New Dam Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · New Dam Road
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Continue on Chadbourne Ridge Road
1856 ft · 50 sec · Chadbourne Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Silas Brown Road
3262 ft · 2 min · Silas Brown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Sokokis Trail
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterboro Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road
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Continue on Oak Street
2340 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Keep slight right to 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 Lake Arrowhead and Sanford.
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.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
4.93 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Arrowhead and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Arrowhead to Sanford?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Lake Arrowhead and 9.1 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Arrowhead and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Waterboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterboro.
Saco Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Arrowhead and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 15.63 mi (25.16 km).
#1 Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6636900, -70.7347800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
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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