How far is Sanford, ME from Stetson, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Stetson, ME is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Stetson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Stetson.
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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
57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 7: East Newport, Plymouth
1640 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Roussin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roussin Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Stage Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Stage Road
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Turn left onto Lakins Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Lakins Road
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Turn right onto Village Road
78 m · 7 sec · Village Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Stetson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
57.8 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sanford and Light Rain Likely near Stetson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Stetson?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Sanford and 75.6 miles from Stetson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sanford and Light Rain Likely near Stetson.
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 Stetson. Straight-line distance: 128.87 mi (207.4 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stetson
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 1,192 |
| Coordinates | 44.8917300, -69.1428200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stetson (-69.14282, 44.89173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.96 | $63.93 |
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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