How far is Sanford, ME from Etna, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Etna, ME is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Etna.
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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
57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 7: East Newport, Plymouth
1640 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Roussin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roussin Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Stage Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Stage Road
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Turn left onto Lakins Road
1860 ft · 37 sec · Lakins Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakins Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Etna.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
57.8 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Etna?
The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Sanford and 73 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Etna. Straight-line distance: 126.15 mi (203.02 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etna
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,194 |
| Coordinates | 44.8209000, -69.1111500 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-69.11115, 44.8209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.32 | $40.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.95 | $45.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.88 | $61.77 |
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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