How far is Sanford, ME from Eliot, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Eliot, ME is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Eliot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Eliot.
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Start on the route
27 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
89 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Country Club Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on High Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · High Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Portland Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1057 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Dow Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Dow Highway
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Continue on Harold L Dow Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Harold L Dow Highway
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Turn right onto Depot Road
78 m · 9 sec · Depot Road
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Eliot.
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.
Country Club Road
Exit the rotary onto Country Club Road
4.58 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Eliot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Eliot?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Berwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Sanford and 11.6 miles from Eliot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Eliot.
Stop Ideas Near North Berwick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Berwick.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Eliot. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eliot
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.1531400, -70.8000600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eliot (-70.80006, 43.15314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
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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