How far is Sanford, ME from Millinocket, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Millinocket, ME is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Millinocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Millinocket.
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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
140.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket
1298 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Medway Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road
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Continue on Old Main Street
1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 157
2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Millinocket.
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
141 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sanford and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Millinocket?
The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Sanford and 116.5 miles from Millinocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sanford and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 183.88 mi (295.93 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Millinocket
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,244 |
| Coordinates | 45.6572700, -68.7097600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millinocket (-68.70976, 45.65727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $36.64 | $73.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $39.93 | $79.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $49.30 | $98.59 |
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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