How far is Sanford, ME from East Limington, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to East Limington, ME is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
28.78 mi
00h 51m
Flight
21.18 mi
34.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.31 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-18T08:03
Arrive East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Waterboro
ME

Town in Maine

From Sanford
14.4 mi
00h 25m
To East Limington
14.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and East Limington.

  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

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2389 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Townhouse Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Townhouse Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waterboro Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cape Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Cape Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sokokis Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sokokis Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
6.44 mi · 22%
Main Street
4.93 mi · 17%
Waterboro Road
3.87 mi · 13%
Townhouse Road
3.85 mi · 13%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Sokokis Avenue
1.94 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cape Road

Turn left onto Cape Road

6.44 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterboro
00h 25m from Sanford
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near East Limington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sanford to East Limington?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Sanford and 14.4 miles from East Limington.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near East Limington.

Stop Ideas Near Waterboro

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and East Limington. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.09 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 East Limington

East Limington is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7339700, -70.6578400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: East Limington (-70.65784, 43.73397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and East Limington. The current time is 08:03:40.

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.