How far is Sanford, ME from Roberts Corner, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Roberts Corner, ME is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.95 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.38 mi
27.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.38 mi
Kilometers
27.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.95 mi
Kilometers
33.71 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roberts Corner
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-18T14:00
Arrive Roberts Corner
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterboro
ME

Town in Maine

From Sanford
10.4 mi
00h 18m
To Roberts Corner
10.5 mi
00h 18m

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
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Roberts Corner.

  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

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2389 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hollis Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bar Mills Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Narragansett Trail

    84 m · 4 sec · Narragansett Trail

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Narragansett Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.74 mi · 37%
Hollis Road
3.06 mi · 15%
Waterboro Road
2.53 mi · 12%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 11%
Bar Mills Road
2.14 mi · 10%
Cottage Street
1.25 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

4.93 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterboro
00h 18m from Sanford
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near Roberts Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Roberts Corner?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Sanford and 10.5 miles from Roberts Corner.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterboro

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Roberts Corner. Straight-line distance: 17.38 mi (27.97 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 Roberts Corner

Roberts Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.6150800, -70.5261600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Roberts Corner (-70.52616, 43.61508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.86 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.00 $4.44 $8.88

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 Roberts Corner. The current time is 14:00:06.

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.