How far is Sanford, ME from Milford, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Milford, ME is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
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 Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Milford.
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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
89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town
1066 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
2.6 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn straight onto Center Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Main Street
2821 ft · 2 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 Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
89.8 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Milford?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Sanford and 87.4 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 148.24 mi (238.57 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,973 |
| Coordinates | 44.9461800, -68.6439200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-68.64392, 44.94618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.30 | $48.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.46 | $54.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $36.94 | $73.88 |
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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