How far is Sanford, ME from Madison, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Madison, ME is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 02h 38m.
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.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
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 Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Madison.
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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
27.2 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville
1365 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue straight
2113 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on New Madison Road
2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Continue on New Madison Road
1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Old Point Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
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Continue on Madison Road
1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Madison.
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
52.5 mi · 01h 01m
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 Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Madison?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Sanford and 64.3 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
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 Bowdoinham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Madison. Straight-line distance: 103.81 mi (167.06 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975600, -69.8797800 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-69.87978, 44.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.23 | $40.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
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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