How far is Sanford, ME from Saint Albans, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Saint Albans, ME is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 02h 48m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Saint Albans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Saint Albans.
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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 right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
46.8 mi · 51 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsfield, Hartland
1246 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Turn left onto Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue
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Continue on Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road
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Continue on Estes Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue
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Continue on Pittsfield Avenue
1922 ft · 40 sec · Pittsfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
997 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Academy Street
1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street
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Continue on Hartland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Palmyra Road
101 m · 15 sec · Palmyra Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmyra Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Saint Albans.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Saint Albans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Saint Albans?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Sanford and 69.5 miles from Saint Albans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sanford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Saint Albans.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 122.05 mi (196.42 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Albans
St.
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.9100600, -69.4100500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Albans (-69.41005, 44.91006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.80 | $47.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
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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