How far is Sanford, ME from Sangerville, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Sangerville, ME is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.91 mi
03h 15m
Flight
138.3 mi
222.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.3 mi
Kilometers
222.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.91 mi
Kilometers
257.35 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sangerville
Sun, May 3, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sun, May 3, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-03T04:51
Arrive Sangerville
Sun, May 3, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Sanford
79.9 mi
01h 37m
To Sangerville
80 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    1027 ft · 22 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dam Street

    89 m · 5 sec · Dam Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    2525 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Doughty Hill Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Doughty Hill Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto High Street

    8 m · 1 sec · High Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
65.7 mi · 41%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 33%
North Dexter Road
9.44 mi · 6%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 5%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 37m from Sanford
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Chance Light Rain near Sangerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Sanford and 80 miles from Sangerville.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sanford and Chance Light Rain near Sangerville.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Sangerville. Straight-line distance: 138.3 mi (222.57 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Sangerville

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

Population1,285
Coordinates45.1647800, -69.3564400
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Sangerville (-69.35644, 45.16478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.86 $27.40 $54.80
Diesel $6.00 $33.82 $67.65

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Sangerville. The current time is 04:51:32.

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.