How far is Sanford, ME from South Paris, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to South Paris, ME is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 01h 45m.
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 Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and South Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and South Paris.
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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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike
18.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
1800 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road
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Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1247 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Square
61 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and South Paris.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
18.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near South Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to South Paris?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Sanford and 37.3 miles from South Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near South Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth
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 Falmouth.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and South Paris. Straight-line distance: 55.74 mi (89.7 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Paris
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 44.2236800, -70.5133900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Paris (-70.51339, 44.22368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
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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