How far is Sanford, ME from Easton, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Easton, ME is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.7 mi
06h 04m
Flight
261.69 mi
421.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.69 mi
Kilometers
421.15 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.7 mi
Kilometers
509.68 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Sun, May 31, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sun, May 31, 8:11 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 Easton
Sun, May 31, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hampden
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Sanford
158.3 mi
03h 02m
To Easton
158.4 mi
03h 02m

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
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 31 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

    1444 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Fort Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Houlton Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Houlton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
210 mi · 66%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 17%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
261.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampden
03h 02m from Sanford
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sanford and Areas Of Frost near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Sanford and 158.4 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.07 one way or $88.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sanford and Areas Of Frost near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Hampden

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

8 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

22 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

39 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Easton. Straight-line distance: 261.69 mi (421.15 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 Easton

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,177
Coordinates46.6411500, -67.9094700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Easton (-67.90947, 46.64115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.3 L · about $44.07
Round trip
$88.13
22.34 gal · 84.6 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $44.07 $88.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $49.78 $99.57
Premium $4.86 $54.26 $108.53
Diesel $6.00 $66.99 $133.97

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 Easton. The current time is 08:03:28.

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.