How far is Pittsfield, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, ME to Sanford, ME is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.01 mi
02h 10m
Flight
115.65 mi
186.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.65 mi
Kilometers
186.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.01 mi
Kilometers
207.62 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Thu, Apr 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 30, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-30T06:24
Arrive Sanford
Thu, Apr 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Pittsfield
64.4 mi
01h 05m
To Sanford
64.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    590 ft · 13 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    655 ft · 16 sec · Forest Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 41%
Somerset Avenue
47.7 mi · 37%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 9%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 6%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 1%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 05m from Pittsfield
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Pittsfield and 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 Pittsfield to Sanford?

The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Pittsfield and 64.6 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Pittsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 115.65 mi (186.12 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,003
Coordinates44.7825600, -69.3833800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-69.383326, 44.782672)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.23 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.1 gal · 34.46 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.86 $22.10 $44.21
Diesel $6.00 $27.29 $54.57

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Sanford. The current time is 06:24:10.

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.