How far is Sanford, ME from Strong, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Strong, ME is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 33m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Strong.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Strong.
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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
22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Union Street Bypass
2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
155 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
8.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Merge slight right onto United States Highway 2
1450 ft · 19 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East
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Continue on Wilton Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Oakes Street
1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street
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Continue on Town Farm Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairbanks Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road
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Continue on Farmington Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1914 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Lambert Hill Road
38 m · 3 sec · Lambert Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lambert Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Strong.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22.4 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Strong.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Strong?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Sanford and 59.6 miles from Strong.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.57 one way or $33.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sanford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Strong.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Augusta, ME
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Strong. Straight-line distance: 98.44 mi (158.43 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Strong
Town in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 44.8075600, -70.2209000 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strong (-70.2209, 44.80756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.19 | $50.37 |
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
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