How far is Sanford, ME from City of Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to City of Saco, ME is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and City of Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and City of Saco.
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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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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Alfred Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Alfred Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Portland Road
530 ft · 14 sec · Portland Road
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Turn right
1232 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
10 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and City of Saco.
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.
Alfred Road
Continue on Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Sanford and Light Rain near City of Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to City of Saco?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Sanford and 10.3 miles from City of Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Sanford and Light Rain near City of Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and City of Saco. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.67 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5206900, -70.4241000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Saco (-70.4241, 43.52069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.20 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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