How far is Sanford, ME from Nobleboro, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Nobleboro, ME is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.48 mi
02h 04m
Flight
78.08 mi
125.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.08 mi
Kilometers
125.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nobleboro
Tue, Jun 2, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Tue, Jun 2, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-06-02T14:00
Arrive Nobleboro
Tue, Jun 2, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Sanford
44.7 mi
01h 02m
To Nobleboro
44.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 1

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    64 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 32%
Route 1
14.6 mi · 16%
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 14%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 10%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 9%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
01h 02m from Sanford
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Nobleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Sanford and 44.8 miles from Nobleboro.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Nobleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth.

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Nobleboro. Straight-line distance: 78.08 mi (125.65 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Nobleboro

#2 Nobleboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,663
Coordinates44.0795200, -69.4850500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Nobleboro (-69.48505, 44.07952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $12.47
Round trip
$24.93
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.47 $24.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.86 $15.35 $30.70
Diesel $6.00 $18.95 $37.90

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Nobleboro. The current time is 14:00:05.

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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.