How far is Sanford, ME from Addison, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Addison, ME is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
216.82 mi
04h 40m
Flight
171.14 mi
275.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.14 mi
Kilometers
275.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.82 mi
Kilometers
348.94 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Sanford
108.2 mi
02h 20m
To Addison
108.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  20. 20

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  32. 32

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  38. 38

    Turn left

    30.6 mi · 46 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  42. 42

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Route 1

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Addison Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Addison Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Addison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
47 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 24%
Maine Turnpike
22 mi · 10%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 8%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 4%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
02h 20m from Sanford
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Patchy Fog near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Addison?

The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Sanford and 108.6 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sanford and Patchy Fog near Addison.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Addison. Straight-line distance: 171.14 mi (275.43 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Addison

#2 Addison

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,265
Coordinates44.6184100, -67.7441600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Addison (-67.74416, 44.61841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.96 L · about $30.18
Round trip
$60.36
15.3 gal · 57.92 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $30.18 $60.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $34.10 $68.19
Premium $4.86 $37.16 $74.33
Diesel $6.00 $45.88 $91.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Addison. The current time is 12:59:31.

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.