How far is Sanford, ME from West Kennebunk, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to West Kennebunk, ME is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and West Kennebunk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and West Kennebunk.
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Start on the route
27 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
89 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Sanford Circle
39 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Kennebunk Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Kennebunk Road
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Continue on Webber Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Webber Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Whitten Road
83 m · 8 sec · Whitten Road
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Turn slight left onto Cat Mousam Road
74 m · 7 sec · Cat Mousam Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2900 ft · 2 min · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and West Kennebunk.
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.
Kennebunk Road
Turn left onto Kennebunk Road
3.1 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near West Kennebunk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to West Kennebunk?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Sanford and 6 miles from West Kennebunk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near West Kennebunk.
Stop Ideas Near South Sanford
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 South Sanford.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and West Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 9.9 mi (15.94 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Kennebunk
Situated inland from the Atlantic coastline in York County, Maine, this census-designated place constitutes a distinct village within the town of Kennebunk.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.4087000, -70.5814400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Kennebunk (-70.58144, 43.4087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.38 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
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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