How far is Sanford, ME from Acton, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Acton, ME is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Acton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Acton.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
763 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on River Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · River Street
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Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on State Route 109
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109
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Turn right onto H Road
955 ft · 28 sec · H Road
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Turn left onto Sam Page Road
14 m · 2 sec · Sam Page Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sam Page Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Acton.
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.
State Route 109
Continue on State Route 109
3.39 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Areas Of Fog then Isolated Rain Showers near Acton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Acton?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Springvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Sanford and 5.1 miles from Acton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sanford and Areas Of Fog then Isolated Rain Showers near Acton.
Stop Ideas Near Springvale
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 Springvale.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Acton. Straight-line distance: 9.45 mi (15.21 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acton
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342500, -70.9097800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acton (-70.90978, 43.53425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 08m |
| 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 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
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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