How far is Sanford, ME from Berwick, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Berwick, ME is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.24 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.81 mi
20.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.81 mi
Kilometers
20.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.24 mi
Kilometers
26.14 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwick
Fri, Apr 17, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Fri, Apr 17, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-17T03:01
Arrive Berwick
Fri, Apr 17, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lebanon
ME

Town in Maine

From Sanford
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Berwick
8.1 mi
00h 15m

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
63°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kimball Street

    3178 ft · 2 min · Kimball Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Lebanon Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Carl Broggi Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Carl Broggi Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Long Swamp Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Long Swamp Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Swamp Road

    94 m · 8 sec · Long Swamp Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Hill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1893 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Street

    145 m · 18 sec · Rochester Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Swamp Road
4.53 mi · 28%
Carl Broggi Highway
3.78 mi · 23%
Lebanon Street
3.49 mi · 21%
Pine Hill Road
3.3 mi · 20%
Kimball Street
0.6 mi · 4%
Sullivan Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Swamp Road

Turn slight left onto Long Swamp Road

4.47 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 15m from Sanford
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sanford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Sanford and 8.1 miles from Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwick.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

29 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

34 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.61 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Berwick (-70.8645, 43.26592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.54 $5.08
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $6.00 $3.42 $6.84

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 Berwick. The current time is 03:01:36.

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.