How far is Sanford, ME from Kennebunkport, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Kennebunkport, ME is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Kennebunkport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Kennebunkport.
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Start on the route
27 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
89 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Sanford Circle
39 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Kennebunk Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Kennebunk Road
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Continue on Webber Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Webber Hill Road
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Continue on Cat Mousam Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cat Mousam Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
1484 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Turn slight left onto York Street
103 m · 12 sec · York Street
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Continue on Main Street
1822 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
2 mi · 3 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Port Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Port Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1087 ft · 37 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Dock Square
142 m · 16 sec · Dock Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dock Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Kennebunkport.
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.
Kennebunk Road
Turn left onto Kennebunk Road
3.1 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Kennebunkport?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Sanford and 9.1 miles from Kennebunkport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunkport.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
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 Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Kennebunkport. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.53 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennebunkport
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,672 |
| Coordinates | 43.3617500, -70.4767200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennebunkport (-70.47672, 43.36175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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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