How far is Sanford, ME from Parsonsfield, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Parsonsfield, ME is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Parsonsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Parsonsfield.
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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
1.4 mi · 4 min · River Street
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Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Turn slight right onto Shapleigh Corner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Bond Spring Road
3 mi · 5 min · Bond Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wakefield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Wakefield Road
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Turn right onto Maplewood Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Maplewood Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Maplewood Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Maplewood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Moulton Hill Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Moulton Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
1 km · 3 min · Middle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Parsonsfield.
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.
Shapleigh Corner Road
Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Parsonsfield?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Shapleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Sanford and 13.1 miles from Parsonsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.
Stop Ideas Near Shapleigh
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 Shapleigh.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Parsonsfield. Straight-line distance: 21.33 mi (34.33 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsonsfield
Town in York County, Maine
| Population | 1,971 |
| Coordinates | 43.7270200, -70.9286800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsonsfield (-70.92868, 43.72702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
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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