How far is Newfield, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Newfield, ME to Sanford, ME is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newfield and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newfield and Sanford.
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Start on Water Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bond Spring Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bond Spring Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Newfield 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.
Shapleigh Corner Road
Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newfield to Sanford?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Shapleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Newfield and 9.9 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Shapleigh
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 Shapleigh.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newfield and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 km).
#1 Newfield
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,588 |
| Coordinates | 43.6481300, -70.8470100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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