How far is Shady Nook, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Shady Nook, ME to Sanford, ME is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Nook and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Nook and Sanford.
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Start on Shady Nook Road
2 mi · 4 min · Shady Nook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bond Spring Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bond Spring Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Shady Nook and Sanford.
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.
Shapleigh Corner Road
Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Light Rain leaving Shady Nook and Rain Showers near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Nook to Sanford?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Shapleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Shady Nook and 8.4 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Shady Nook and Rain Showers near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Shapleigh
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 Shapleigh.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Nook and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).
#1 Shady Nook
Shady Nook is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6134100, -70.9253400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.23 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
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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