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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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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.
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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
113.3 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 6, ME 155: Howland, Lagrange
1272 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto LaGrange Road
1.1 km · 1 min · LaGrange Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Coffin Street
8 m · 1 sec · Coffin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Coffin Street
109 m · 7 sec · Coffin Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road
2330 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2645 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Hammett Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Hammett Road
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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.
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
113 mi · 02h 02m
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.
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.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.93 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enfield
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 45.2489400, -68.5683600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enfield (-68.56836, 45.24894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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