How far is Sanford, ME from Paris, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Paris, ME is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Paris.
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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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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp left
735 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
18.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
1800 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road
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Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1019 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Park Street
1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paris Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Paris.
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.
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.
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.
Cloudy leaving Sanford and Cloudy near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Paris?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Sanford and 38.6 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Sanford and Cloudy near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
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 Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Paris. Straight-line distance: 58.31 mi (93.84 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 44.2597900, -70.5006200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-70.50062, 44.25979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
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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