How far is Lisbon Falls, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Lisbon Falls, ME to Sanford, ME is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon Falls and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon Falls and Sanford.
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Start on Lisbon Street
17 m · 8 sec · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1269 ft · 43 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on State Route 9
112 m · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on Pinkham Brook Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pinkham Brook Road
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Continue on Wardtown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Wardtown Road
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Continue on Griffin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Griffin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn slight left onto Mallett Drive
57 m · 5 sec · Mallett Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 25 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 Lisbon Falls 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.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
20 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls to Sanford?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Lisbon Falls and 34.7 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Lisbon Falls and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens
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 South Portland Gardens.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon Falls and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 52.44 mi (84.4 km).
#1 Lisbon Falls
Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine
| Population | 4,100 |
| Coordinates | 43.9961900, -70.0606100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
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 12, 2026
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