How far is Norridgewock, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Norridgewock, ME to Sanford, ME is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.96 mi
02h 05m
Flight
100.65 mi
161.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.65 mi
Kilometers
161.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.96 mi
Kilometers
194.66 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Norridgewock
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norridgewock
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Sanford
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norridgewock
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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Norridgewock
60.3 mi
01h 02m
To Sanford
60.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norridgewock and Sanford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norridgewock and Sanford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norridgewock and Sanford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 44%
Main Street
28.2 mi · 23%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 10%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 7%
Norridgewock Road
5.53 mi · 5%
Waterville Road
3.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
01h 02m from Norridgewock
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norridgewock 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 Norridgewock to Sanford?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Norridgewock and 60.6 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 $16.85 one way or $33.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norridgewock and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norridgewock and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 100.65 mi (161.98 km).

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#1 Norridgewock

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population3,227
Coordinates44.7131200, -69.7906100
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-69.79062, 44.713027)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.85
Round trip
$33.69
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.85 $33.69
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.03 $38.06
Premium $4.86 $20.74 $41.49
Diesel $6.00 $25.61 $51.21

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

There is no time difference between Norridgewock and Sanford. The current time is 18:15:47.

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.