How far is Sanford, ME from Kenduskeag, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Kenduskeag, ME is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.48 mi
03h 22m
Flight
137.09 mi
220.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.09 mi
Kilometers
220.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.48 mi
Kilometers
261.48 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenduskeag
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Fri, Apr 17, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Kenduskeag
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Sanford
81.2 mi
01h 41m
To Kenduskeag
81.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont

    2002 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dixmont Road

    1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 2

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 2

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Annis Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Annis Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Wing Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Wing Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kenduskeag Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Kenduskeag Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Levant Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Levant Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Stetson Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Stetson Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
76.2 mi · 47%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 32%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 5%
Main Road
3.6 mi · 2%
Wing Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

64.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 41m from Sanford
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Kenduskeag.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Sanford and 81.3 miles from Kenduskeag.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Kenduskeag.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Kenduskeag. Straight-line distance: 137.09 mi (220.63 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 Kenduskeag

Town of the United States

Population1,359
Coordinates44.9195100, -68.9317000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Kenduskeag (-68.9317, 44.91951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.7 L · about $22.60
Round trip
$45.21
11.46 gal · 43.4 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.60 $45.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.54 $51.08
Premium $4.86 $27.84 $55.67
Diesel $6.00 $34.36 $68.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Kenduskeag. The current time is 08:22:25.

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.