How far is Sanford, ME from East Millinocket, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to East Millinocket, ME is about 224.9 miles (362 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and East Millinocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and East Millinocket.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp left
735 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
140.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket
1298 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Medway Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road
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Continue on Old Main Street
1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Main Street
114 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
680 ft · 35 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
856 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and East Millinocket.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
141 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sanford and Light Rain Likely near East Millinocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to East Millinocket?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (362 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Sanford and 112.5 miles from East Millinocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.32 one way or $62.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Light Rain Likely near East Millinocket.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and East Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 185.99 mi (299.32 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Millinocket
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 45.6275500, -68.5744800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Millinocket (-68.57448, 45.62755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.32 | $62.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.57 | $77.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $47.62 | $95.23 |
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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