How far is Sanford, ME from Turner, ME?

The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Turner, ME is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
75.11 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.09 mi
99.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.09 mi
Kilometers
99.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.88 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Turner
Sun, May 3, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Sanford
Sun, May 3, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-05-02T23:46
Arrive Turner
Sun, May 3, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Sanford
37.5 mi
00h 45m
To Turner
37.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Auburn Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Auburn Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Turner Center Road

    779 ft · 16 sec · Turner Center Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Turner Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.7 mi · 57%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 11%
Auburn Road
5.23 mi · 7%
Washington Street
4.38 mi · 6%
Center Street
2.93 mi · 4%
Turner Road
2.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 45m from Sanford
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Mostly Sunny near Turner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 37.5 miles from Sanford and 37.6 miles from Turner.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Turner. Straight-line distance: 62.09 mi (99.92 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Turner

U.

Population5,878
Coordinates44.2564600, -70.2561700
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanford (-70.77422, 43.43925)
End: Turner (-70.25617, 44.25646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.91
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.45 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.81 $23.62
Premium $4.86 $12.87 $25.75
Diesel $6.00 $15.89 $31.78

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

There is no time difference between Sanford and Turner. The current time is 23:46:27.

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.