How far is Sanford, ME from Brownfield, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Brownfield, ME is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Brownfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Brownfield.
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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
9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Cannon Hill Road
62 m · 7 sec · Cannon Hill Road
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Continue on Sokokis Trail North
8.6 mi · 14 min · Sokokis Trail North
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Turn left onto Maple Street
760 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto South Hiram Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · South Hiram Road
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Turn right onto Brownfield Road
6 mi · 10 min · Brownfield Road
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Continue on Spring Road Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Spring Road Street
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Continue on Spring Road Street
28 m · 10 sec · Spring Road Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
23 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Brownfield.
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.
Sokokis Trail
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail
9.52 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Areas Of Frost near Brownfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Brownfield?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Limerick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Sanford and 22.3 miles from Brownfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Areas Of Frost near Brownfield.
Stop Ideas Near Limerick
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 Limerick.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Conway, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Brownfield. Straight-line distance: 35.12 mi (56.52 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownfield
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,653 |
| Coordinates | 43.9381300, -70.9086800 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownfield (-70.90868, 43.93813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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