How far is Phippsburg, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Phippsburg, ME to Sanford, ME is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phippsburg and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg and Sanford.
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Start on Higgins Lane
55 m · 9 sec · Higgins Lane
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Turn right onto Parker Head Road
68 m · 10 sec · Parker Head Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on High Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Richardson Street
1266 ft · 35 sec · Richardson Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
890 ft · 26 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1246 ft · 25 sec · State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Congress Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Avenue
719 ft · 19 sec · Congress Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 South
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right
2443 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 12 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 Phippsburg and Sanford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Phippsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phippsburg to Sanford?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Phippsburg and 37.4 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Phippsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth
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 Falmouth.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phippsburg and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 54.74 mi (88.1 km).
#1 Phippsburg
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 43.8206400, -69.8147700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
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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