How far is Sanford, ME from North Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to North Bath, ME is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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
69.07 mi
01h 23m
Flight
58.86 mi
94.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.86 mi
Kilometers
94.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.07 mi
Kilometers
111.15 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bath
Sat, Nov 7, 8:59 PM EST
Return by in Sanford
Sat, Nov 7, 10:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-11-07T19:35
Arrive North Bath
Sat, Nov 7, 8:59 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:30 PM EST
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
Portland
ME

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

From Sanford
34.5 mi
00h 41m
To North Bath
34.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40ยฐF
Tonight

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
55ยฐF
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and North Bath.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m ยท 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    763 ft ยท 23 sec ยท Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    872 ft ยท 26 sec ยท River Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cottage Street

    1.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Cottage Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท Sanford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi ยท 2 min ยท Biddeford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi ยท 9 min ยท Alfred Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft ยท 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1317 ft ยท 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi ยท 13 min ยท Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi ยท 34 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    8.5 mi ยท 12 min ยท Mill Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 209: Phippsburg

    142 m ยท 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.7 mi ยท 6 min ยท High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harward Street

    865 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Harward Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Harward Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi ยท 41%
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi ยท 18%
Mill Street
8.45 mi ยท 12%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi ยท 12%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi ยท 3%
Biddeford Road
1.84 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi ยท 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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 41m from Sanford
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Sanford and Light Rain near North Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sanford to North Bath?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Sanford and 34.5 miles from North Bath.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Sanford and Light Rain near North Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

3 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

25 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and North Bath. Straight-line distance: 58.86 mi (94.73 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 North Bath

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population9,363
Coordinates43.9348000, -69.8158800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.77414, 43.439348)
End: Harward Street (-69.815942, 43.934968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L ยท about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
4.88 gal ยท 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.78 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $5.28 $12.88 $25.75
Diesel $6.38 $15.56 $31.11

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and North Bath. The current time is 19:35:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.