How far is Rangeley, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Rangeley, ME to Sanford, ME is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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 Rangeley and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangeley and Sanford.
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Start on High Street
129 m · 19 sec · High Street
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Continue on Pond Street
528 ft · 29 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road
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Turn right onto Weld Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road
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Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road
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Continue on Church Street
1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Continue on School Street
5 mi · 9 min · School Street
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Continue on Weld Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto US Route 2 East
1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East
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Continue on United States Highway 2
153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2
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Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound
952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
34.7 mi · 39 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 Rangeley and Sanford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
34.7 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Rangeley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rangeley to Sanford?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Rangeley and 74.1 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Rangeley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Turner
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 Turner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rangeley and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 105.72 mi (170.14 km).
#1 Rangeley
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 44.9664400, -70.6428500 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.24 | $62.49 |
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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