How far is Sanford, ME from Casco, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Casco, ME is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
58.61 mi
01h 26m
Flight
41.17 mi
66.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.61 mi
Kilometers
94.32 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casco
Sun, May 31, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sun, May 31, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-31T00:05
Arrive Casco
Sun, May 31, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Sanford
29.3 mi
00h 43m
To Casco
29.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road

    2831 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2395 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Meadow Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
16.3 mi · 28%
Roosevelt Trail
11.9 mi · 20%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 14%
Meadow Road
8.02 mi · 14%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 6%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

12.2 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 43m from Sanford
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sanford and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Casco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Sanford and 29.3 miles from Casco.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sanford and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Casco.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Casco. Straight-line distance: 41.17 mi (66.26 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Casco

City in United States of America

Population3,940
Coordinates44.0067400, -70.5228400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Casco (-70.52284, 44.00674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Casco. The current time is 00:05:55.

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.