How far is Sanford, ME from Enfield, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Enfield, ME is about 199.5 miles (321 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
199.46 mi
03h 49m
Flight
165.86 mi
266.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.86 mi
Kilometers
266.93 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.46 mi
Kilometers
321 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Enfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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

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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Sanford
99.7 mi
01h 54m
To Enfield
99.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 6, ME 155: Howland, Lagrange

    1272 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    87 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto LaGrange Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · LaGrange Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Coffin Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Coffin Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Coffin Street

    109 m · 7 sec · Coffin Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road

    2330 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2645 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hammett Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Hammett Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
125 mi · 63%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 26%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 4%
Hammett Road
3.71 mi · 2%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 1%
Biddeford Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

113 mi · 02h 02m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 54m from Sanford
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Chance Rain Showers near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Sanford and 99.8 miles from Enfield.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sanford and Chance Rain Showers near Enfield.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.93 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 Enfield

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,531
Coordinates45.2489400, -68.5683600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Enfield (-68.56836, 45.24894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.64 L · about $27.77
Round trip
$55.55
14.08 gal · 53.28 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.77 $55.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $31.38 $62.75
Premium $4.86 $34.20 $68.40
Diesel $6.00 $42.22 $84.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Enfield. The current time is 21:14:58.

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.