How far is Sanford, ME from Moody, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Moody, ME is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.5 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.42 mi
23.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.42 mi
Kilometers
23.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.5 mi
Kilometers
26.55 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moody
Sat, Apr 18, 2:36 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-18T14:04
Arrive Moody
Sat, Apr 18, 2:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Sanford
8.3 mi
00h 16m
To Moody
8.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Moody Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using North Berwick as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

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

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Sanford Circle

    39 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Sanford Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Sanford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Chapel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chapel Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Post Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.75 mi · 41%
Sanford Road
5.89 mi · 36%
Post Road
2.52 mi · 15%
Chapel Road
1.24 mi · 8%
Washington Street
0.06 mi
South Sanford Circle
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Sanford Road

Continue on Sanford Road

5.89 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 16m from Sanford
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near Moody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Sanford and 8.3 miles from Moody.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near Moody.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Moody. Straight-line distance: 14.42 mi (23.21 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moody

Moody is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.2750900, -70.5970000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Moody (-70.597, 43.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.59 $5.17
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $6.00 $3.48 $6.96

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Moody. The current time is 14:04:15.

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.