How far is Sanford, ME from Oxford, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Oxford, ME is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.84 mi
01h 34m
Flight
49.86 mi
80.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.86 mi
Kilometers
80.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.79 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Mon, Apr 27, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-27T07:29
Arrive Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Sanford
34.4 mi
00h 47m
To Oxford
34.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  21. 21

    Continue on King Street

    1980 ft · 54 sec · King Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
30.7 mi · 45%
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 15%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 12%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 47m from Sanford
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Sanford and 34.4 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 49.86 mi (80.24 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Oxford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population4,102
Coordinates44.1317400, -70.4931100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Oxford (-70.49311, 44.13174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
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
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Oxford. The current time is 07:29:28.

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.