How far is Sanford, ME from Lovell, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Lovell, ME is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Lovell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Lovell.
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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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Turn left onto Oak Street
2389 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Waterboro Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail
9.5 mi · 16 min · Sokokis Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Cannon Hill Road
62 m · 7 sec · Cannon Hill Road
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Continue on Sokokis Trail North
8.6 mi · 14 min · Sokokis Trail North
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Turn right onto Maple Street
2157 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
2762 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grange Hall Road
148 m · 10 sec · Grange Hall Road
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Street
1 km · 1 min · Cumberland Street
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Continue on Depot Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2214 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2653 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maine Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Lovell Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Lovell Road
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Lovell.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 00h 28m
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 Sunny near Lovell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Lovell?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Cornish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Sanford and 30.8 miles from Lovell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Sunny near Lovell.
Stop Ideas Near Cornish
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 Cornish.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.03 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovell
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 44.1267400, -70.8917300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovell (-70.89173, 44.12674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
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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