How far is Sanford, ME from Hiram, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Hiram, ME is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
38.33 mi
01h 06m
Flight
30.4 mi
48.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.69 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hiram
Fri, May 1, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sat, May 2, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-01T21:52
Arrive Hiram
Fri, May 1, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Limerick
ME

Town in Maine

From Sanford
19.1 mi
00h 33m
To Hiram
19.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2389 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Cannon Hill Road

    62 m · 7 sec · Cannon Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sokokis Trail North

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Sokokis Trail North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    2157 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2762 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grange Hall Road

    148 m · 10 sec · Grange Hall Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Depot Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sokokis Trail
9.52 mi · 25%
Sokokis Trail North
8.64 mi · 23%
Main Street
6.31 mi · 16%
Waterboro Road
2.53 mi · 7%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Cottage Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sokokis Trail

At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail

9.52 mi · 00h 16m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limerick
00h 33m from Sanford
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sanford and Chance Rain Showers near Hiram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Limerick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Sanford and 19.2 miles from Hiram.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sanford and Chance Rain Showers near Hiram.

Stop Ideas Near Limerick

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

35 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

39 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

41 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

42 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Hiram. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.92 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Hiram

#2 Hiram

Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,659
Coordinates43.8786800, -70.8034000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Hiram (-70.8034, 43.87868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Hiram. The current time is 21:52:20.

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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.