How far is Lovell, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Lovell, ME to Sanford, ME is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovell and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovell and Sanford.
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Start on Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lovell Road
3 mi · 5 min · Lovell Road
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Continue on Maine Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Portland Street
4 mi · 7 min · Portland Street
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Continue on Pequawket Trail
14.2 mi · 21 min · Pequawket Trail
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Turn right onto Depot Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road
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Continue on Cumberland Street
1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street
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Turn slight left onto Grange Hall Road
148 m · 11 sec · Grange Hall Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2762 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2157 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Limerick Road
41 m · 3 sec · Limerick Road
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Continue on Sokokis Trail
8.6 mi · 13 min · Sokokis Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Cannon Hill Road
62 m · 7 sec · Cannon Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sokokis Trail South
9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail South
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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 Lovell 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.
Pequawket Trail
Continue on Pequawket Trail
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Lovell 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 Lovell to Sanford?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Cornish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Lovell and 30.8 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lovell and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Cornish
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 Cornish.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovell and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.03 km).
#1 Lovell
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 44.1267400, -70.8917300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
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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