How far is Sanford, ME from Troy, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Troy, ME is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.59 mi
02h 46m
Flight
113.87 mi
183.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.87 mi
Kilometers
183.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.59 mi
Kilometers
211.78 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Tue, May 5, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-05T07:09
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Sanford
65.7 mi
01h 23m
To Troy
65.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

    1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Unity Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 139

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

  24. 24

    Continue on Waterville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on School Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2394 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Bangor Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bangor Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 40%
Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 31%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 6%
Bangor Road
6.07 mi · 5%
Unity Road
5.95 mi · 5%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 23m from Sanford
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Sanford and 65.9 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Troy. Straight-line distance: 113.87 mi (183.26 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Troy

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States

Population1,053
Coordinates44.6647900, -69.2408800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Troy (-69.24088, 44.66479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.61
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.30 $36.61
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.68 $41.36
Premium $4.86 $22.54 $45.08
Diesel $6.00 $27.83 $55.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanford and Troy. The current time is 07:09:57.

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.