How far is Sanford, ME from Readfield, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Readfield, ME is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.96 mi
01h 52m
Flight
76.88 mi
123.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.88 mi
Kilometers
123.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.96 mi
Kilometers
144.78 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Sanford
45 mi
00h 56m
To Readfield
45 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  20. 20

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on US 202

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  25. 25

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 133

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133

  27. 27

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.7 mi · 47%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 9%
US 202
6.73 mi · 7%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 7%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 5%
Washington Street
4.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 56m from Sanford
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Sanford and 45 miles from Readfield.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Readfield. Straight-line distance: 76.88 mi (123.73 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Readfield (-69.96672, 44.38785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
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 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.55
Round trip
$25.09
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.55 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.86 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $6.00 $19.07 $38.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Readfield. The current time is 10:51:03.

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.