How far is Sanford, ME from Lincolnville, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Lincolnville, ME is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Lincolnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Lincolnville.
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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
28.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn left onto Camden Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road
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Continue on Farwell Drive
1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive
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Continue on West Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
801 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Belfast Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn left onto Beach Road
2 m · 1 sec · Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Lincolnville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Lincolnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Lincolnville?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Sanford and 60.1 miles from Lincolnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Lincolnville.
Stop Ideas Near Brunswick
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 Brunswick.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Freeport
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Lincolnville. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.71 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincolnville
City in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,252 |
| Coordinates | 44.2811900, -69.0086500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincolnville (-69.00865, 44.28119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.73 | $33.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
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 · Jun 02, 2026
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