How far is Sanford, ME from Cornville, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Cornville, ME is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.56 mi
02h 50m
Flight
110.92 mi
178.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.92 mi
Kilometers
178.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.56 mi
Kilometers
214.94 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornville
Sun, May 31, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sun, May 31, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-31T08:03
Arrive Cornville
Sun, May 31, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Sanford
66.7 mi
01h 25m
To Cornville
66.8 mi
01h 25m

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

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    30.5 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan

    1186 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    33 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Water Street

    1051 ft · 37 sec · Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Beckwith Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Beckwith Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Revere School Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Revere School Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Oxbow Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Oxbow Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huff Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 39%
Maine Turnpike
42.7 mi · 32%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 6%
Skowhegan Road
7.57 mi · 6%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 5%
North Avenue
2.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 25m from Sanford
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Sanford and 66.8 miles from Cornville.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Cornville. Straight-line distance: 110.92 mi (178.51 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cornville

Town in Somerset County, Maine

Population1,389
Coordinates44.8367300, -69.6731100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Cornville (-69.67311, 44.83673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $18.58
Round trip
$37.16
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.58 $37.16
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.99 $41.98
Premium $4.86 $22.88 $45.76
Diesel $6.00 $28.25 $56.49

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 Cornville. The current time is 08:03:30.

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.