How far is Medford, ME from Guilford, ME?

The driving distance from Medford, ME to Guilford, ME is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
30.29 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.15 mi
43.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.29 mi
Kilometers
48.74 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in Medford
Wed, Apr 15, 6:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-15T17:12
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
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
Sebec
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Medford
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To Guilford
15.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Guilford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Guilford.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Bed Road

    54 m · 15 sec · Railroad Bed Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Road

    5.4 mi · 21 min · North Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Medford Road

    2.5 mi · 9 min · Medford Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    141 m · 13 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Water Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Guilford.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 28%
Water Street
5.48 mi · 18%
North Road
5.42 mi · 18%
Main Street
3.33 mi · 11%
Medford Road
2.46 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Milo Road

Continue on Milo Road

8.62 mi · 00h 13m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sebec
00h 22m from Medford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Chance Light Rain near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Guilford?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Sebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Medford and 15.2 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Medford and Chance Light Rain near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Sebec

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

54 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

56 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

92 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.69 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

Town in Maine, USA

Population245
Coordinates45.2853300, -68.8517000
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Guilford

#2 Guilford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates45.1689400, -69.3844900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Bed Road (-68.851964, 45.285244)
End: Water Street (-69.384641, 45.169224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $6.00 $6.42 $12.83

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Guilford. The current time is 17:12:50.

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.