How far is Sanford, ME from Hebron, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Hebron, ME is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.4 mi
01h 40m
Flight
55.54 mi
89.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.54 mi
Kilometers
89.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.4 mi
Kilometers
116.52 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Sun, May 3, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sun, May 3, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-03T14:33
Arrive Hebron
Sun, May 3, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Sanford
36.2 mi
00h 50m
To Hebron
36.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Minot Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Minot Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodman Hill Road

    1972 ft · 39 sec · Woodman Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Paris Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Paris Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Station Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Station Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Station Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
30.7 mi · 42%
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 15%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 11%
West Minot Road
3.59 mi · 5%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 50m from Sanford
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Patchy Fog near Hebron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Sanford and 36.2 miles from Hebron.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 55.54 mi (89.39 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 Hebron

Town in Maine

Population1,431
Coordinates44.1981300, -70.4064500
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Hebron (-70.40645, 44.19813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Hebron. The current time is 14:33:20.

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.