How far is Randolph, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Randolph, ME to Sanford, ME is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.18 mi
01h 30m
Flight
74.22 mi
119.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.18 mi
Kilometers
133.86 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Mon, May 4, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Tue, May 5, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-05-04T21:56
Arrive Sanford
Mon, May 4, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
Falmouth Foreside
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Randolph
41.4 mi
00h 45m
To Sanford
41.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    1049 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 66%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 14%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 10%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Alfred Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth Foreside
00h 45m from Randolph
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to Sanford?

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 Foreside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Randolph and 41.7 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Randolph and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth Foreside

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

16 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 74.22 mi (119.45 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

Census-designated place in Kennebec County, Maine

Population1,710
Coordinates44.2303500, -69.7667100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-69.76693, 44.230318)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.86 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $6.00 $17.57 $35.14

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Randolph and Sanford. The current time is 21:56:18.

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.