How far is Sanford, ME from Limington, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Limington, ME is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
25.4 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.46 mi
32.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.46 mi
Kilometers
32.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.4 mi
Kilometers
40.87 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Waterboro
ME

Town in Maine

From Sanford
12.7 mi
00h 22m
To Limington
12.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Townhouse Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Townhouse Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waterboro Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cape Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Cape Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    107 m · 7 sec · Sokokis Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sokokis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
6.44 mi · 25%
Main Street
4.93 mi · 19%
Waterboro Road
3.87 mi · 15%
Townhouse Road
3.85 mi · 15%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 9%
Sokokis Trail
1.82 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cape Road

Turn left onto Cape Road

6.44 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterboro
00h 22m from Sanford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Sanford and 12.7 miles from Limington.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterboro

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Limington. Straight-line distance: 20.46 mi (32.92 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Limington

Town in Maine

Population3,961
Coordinates43.7317400, -70.7108900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Limington (-70.71089, 43.73174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.01 $8.02
Premium $4.86 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $6.00 $5.40 $10.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Limington. The current time is 01:14:22.

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.