How far is Sanford, ME from Naples, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Naples, ME is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
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 01h 23m.
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.
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 Naples.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Naples.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Trail
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Turn right onto Townhouse Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Townhouse Road
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Continue on Waterboro Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waterboro Road
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Turn left onto Cape Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Cape Road
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Turn right onto Sokokis Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2196 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pequawket Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pequawket Trail
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Turn right onto Bridgton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bridgton Road
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Turn right onto Sebago Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sebago Road
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Continue on Baldwin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Baldwin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sebago Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · Sebago Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roosevelt Trail
1668 ft · 24 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Turn right onto Kents Landing
54 m · 13 sec · Kents Landing
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kents Landing
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Naples.
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.
Sebago Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sebago Road
9.34 mi · 00h 16m
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 Naples.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Naples?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Sanford and 23.3 miles from Naples.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Naples.
Stop Ideas Near Limington
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 Limington.
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Conway, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Naples. Straight-line distance: 37.7 mi (60.68 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Naples
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,997 |
| Coordinates | 43.9717400, -70.6092300 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Naples (-70.60923, 43.97174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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