How far is Sanford, ME from Livermore, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Livermore, ME is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
84.1 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.31 mi
113.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.1 mi
Kilometers
135.35 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livermore
Tue, May 5, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Tue, May 5, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-04T23:21
Arrive Livermore
Tue, May 5, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Sanford
42.1 mi
00h 50m
To Livermore
42.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Federal Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Federal Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.7 mi · 51%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 15%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 10%
Washington Street
4.38 mi · 5%
Center Street
2.93 mi · 3%
Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
00h 50m from Sanford
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Livermore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Sanford and 42.1 miles from Livermore.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Livermore.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

14 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

33 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Livermore. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.15 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Livermore

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates44.3839600, -70.2492200
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Livermore (-70.24922, 44.38396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.43
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.72 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.24 $26.47
Premium $4.86 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $6.00 $17.81 $35.62

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Livermore. The current time is 23:21:08.

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.