How far is Searsport, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Searsport, ME to Sanford, ME is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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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 34m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Searsport and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Searsport and Sanford.
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Start on Elm Street
55 m · 13 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
122 m · 7 sec · State Street
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Cottage Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street
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Turn left onto River Street
872 ft · 26 sec · River Street
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Continue on Washington Street
763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Searsport and Sanford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Searsport and Rain Showers Likely near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Searsport to Sanford?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Searsport and 72.6 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Searsport and Rain Showers Likely near Sanford.
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 Searsport and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 115.87 mi (186.48 km).
#1 Searsport
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 44.4584100, -68.9242000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.46 | $44.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.48 | $48.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.22 | $60.45 |
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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