How far is Sanford, ME from Albion, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Albion, ME is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
116.18 mi
02h 28m
Flight
100.43 mi
161.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.43 mi
Kilometers
161.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.18 mi
Kilometers
186.97 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Fri, Apr 17, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-17T09:47
Arrive Albion
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Sanford
58 mi
01h 14m
To Albion
58.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Albion Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road

  22. 22

    Continue on China Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Benton Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Benton Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winslow Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Winslow Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winslow Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 45%
Maine Turnpike
22 mi · 19%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 7%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 7%
China Road
4.71 mi · 4%
Augusta Bypass
2.54 mi · 2%
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 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
01h 14m from Sanford
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Sanford and 58.2 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Albion. Straight-line distance: 100.43 mi (161.62 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Albion

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population2,124
Coordinates44.5322900, -69.4425400
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Albion (-69.44254, 44.53229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.35
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.17 $32.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.27 $36.55
Premium $4.86 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $6.00 $24.59 $49.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Albion. The current time is 09:47:09.

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.