How far is Sanford, ME from Eddington, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Eddington, ME is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.3 mi
03h 15m
Flight
140.82 mi
226.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.82 mi
Kilometers
226.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.3 mi
Kilometers
269.25 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eddington
Thu, Apr 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Thu, Apr 30, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-30T07:32
Arrive Eddington
Thu, Apr 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Sanford
83.6 mi
01h 37m
To Eddington
83.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    746 ft · 14 sec · Riverside Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
91.4 mi · 55%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 31%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 5%
North Main Street
4.18 mi · 2%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 1%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
140.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 37m from Sanford
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sanford and Rain near Eddington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Sanford and 83.8 miles from Eddington.

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

The direct path is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.28 one way or $46.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sanford and Rain near Eddington.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Eddington. Straight-line distance: 140.82 mi (226.62 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 Eddington

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population2,215
Coordinates44.8261800, -68.6933700
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Eddington (-68.69337, 44.82618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.35 L · about $23.28
Round trip
$46.55
11.8 gal · 44.7 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.28 $46.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.30 $52.59
Premium $4.86 $28.66 $57.32
Diesel $6.00 $35.38 $70.76

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Eddington. The current time is 07:32:01.

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.