How far is Sanford, ME from Shady Nook, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Shady Nook, ME is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Shady Nook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Shady Nook.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · Bond Spring Road
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Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
2 mi · 4 min · Shady Nook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Nook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Shady Nook.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Sanford and Light Rain near Shady Nook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Shady Nook?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Shapleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Sanford and 8.6 miles from Shady Nook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Sanford and Light Rain near Shady Nook.
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 Shady Nook. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shady Nook
Shady Nook is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6134100, -70.9253400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Nook (-70.92534, 43.61341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.20 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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