How far is Sanford, ME from Bethel, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Bethel, ME is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Bethel.
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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
872 ft · 26 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Cottage Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2389 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Waterboro Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail
1.8 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Trail
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Turn right onto Townhouse Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Townhouse Road
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Continue on Waterboro Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waterboro Road
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Turn left onto Cape Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Cape Road
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Turn right onto Sokokis Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2196 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pequawket Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pequawket Trail
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Turn right onto Bridgton Road
16.3 mi · 29 min · Bridgton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South High Street
1201 ft · 25 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sandy Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portland Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Harrison Road
3 mi · 5 min · Harrison Road
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Turn left onto North Bridgton Road
29 m · 2 sec · North Bridgton Road
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Continue on North Bridgton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Bridgton Road
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Continue on State Route 37
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 37
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Turn straight onto Waterford Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Waterford Road
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Turn left onto Valley Road
5 mi · 9 min · Valley Road
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Continue on Maine Street
3092 ft · 56 sec · Maine Street
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Turn right onto Crooked River Crossway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Crooked River Crossway
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Continue on Crooked River Causeway
3 mi · 4 min · Crooked River Causeway
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Continue on Songo Pond Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Songo Pond Road
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Turn sharp right onto Mill Hill Road
1594 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
7 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Bethel.
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.
Bridgton Road
Turn right onto Bridgton Road
16.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sanford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Bethel?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Sanford and 39.2 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sanford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Hiram
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 Hiram.
Conway, New Hampshire
North Conway, NH
Portland Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 66.68 mi (107.31 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
| Population | 2,749 |
| Coordinates | 44.4042300, -70.7906200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-70.79062, 44.40423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.46 | $26.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
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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