How far is Sanford, ME from Levant, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Levant, ME is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Levant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Levant.
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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
64.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
2002 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixmont Road
1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Continue on Main Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 2
2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 2
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Turn left onto Annis Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Annis Road
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Continue on Wing Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Wing Road
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Turn left onto Union Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Levant.
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
64.1 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sanford and Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain near Levant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Levant?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 79.3 miles from Sanford and 79.4 miles from Levant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sanford and Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain near Levant.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Levant. Straight-line distance: 134.44 mi (216.36 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Levant
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,983 |
| Coordinates | 44.8692400, -68.9347600 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Levant (-68.93476, 44.86924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.20 | $54.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.58 | $67.17 |
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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