How far is North Berwick, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from North Berwick, ME to Sanford, ME is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Berwick and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Berwick and Sanford.
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Start on Snow's Court
19 m · 8 sec · Snow's Court
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Turn left onto Market Street
1007 ft · 34 sec · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
89 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wells Street
576 ft · 21 sec · Wells Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · High Street
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Continue on Country Club Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Country Club Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Sanford Circle
66 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
92 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right
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 North Berwick 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.
Country Club Road
Continue on Country Club Road
4.57 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Berwick 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 North Berwick to Sanford?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
South Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from North Berwick and 5.3 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Berwick and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near South Sanford
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 South Sanford.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Berwick and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).
#1 North Berwick
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 43.3037000, -70.7333900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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