How far is New Sharon, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from New Sharon, ME to Sanford, ME is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
Driving Distance
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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 02h 05m.
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.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Sharon and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Sharon and Sanford.
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Start on Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Turn left onto Philbrick Street
872 ft · 39 sec · Philbrick Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Vienna Road
155 m · 13 sec · Vienna Road
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Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road
98 m · 6 sec · Knowlton Corner Road
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Continue on Chesterville Road
156 m · 11 sec · Chesterville Road
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Turn right onto Wilton Road
1698 ft · 34 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1646 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
847 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
22 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
34.7 mi · 39 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 New Sharon 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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
34.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Sharon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Sharon to Sanford?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from New Sharon and 59.6 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Sharon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester
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 New Gloucester.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Portland Transportation Center
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Sharon and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 91.05 mi (146.53 km).
#1 New Sharon
City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 44.6389500, -70.0156100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.02 | $32.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
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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