How far is South Sanford, ME from Augusta, ME?
The driving distance from South Sanford, ME to Augusta, ME is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Sanford and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sanford and Augusta.
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Start on South Sanford Circle
89 m · 7 sec · South Sanford Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Alfred Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Jordan Springs Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road
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Turn right onto Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp left
735 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
790 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Avenue
2941 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Street
915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street
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Continue on Capitol Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
142 m · 8 sec · Memorial Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sanford and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving South Sanford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Sanford to Augusta?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from South Sanford and 44.8 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around South Sanford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Sanford and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 78.51 mi (126.35 km).
#1 South Sanford
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 4,536 |
| Coordinates | 43.4111900, -70.7425600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
| Population | 18,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.3106200, -69.7794900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $4.14 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.73 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
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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