How far is South Sanford, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from South Sanford, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
59.74 mi
01h 15m
Flight
52.14 mi
83.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.14 mi
Kilometers
83.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.74 mi
Kilometers
96.15 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in South Sanford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sanford
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South 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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From South Sanford
29.8 mi
00h 37m
To Brunswick
29.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Sanford and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sanford Circle

    89 m · 7 sec · South Sanford Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Alfred Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jordan Springs Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 47%
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 20%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 14%
Alfred Street
3.89 mi · 7%
Jordan Springs Road
2.07 mi · 3%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 37m from South Sanford
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Sanford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Sanford to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from South Sanford and 29.9 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Sanford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Sanford and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 52.14 mi (83.91 km).

South Sanford

#1 South Sanford

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population4,536
Coordinates43.4111900, -70.7425600
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sanford (-70.74256, 43.41119)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.40 $18.81
Premium $4.86 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $6.00 $12.65 $25.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Sanford and Brunswick. The current time is 23:39:26.

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.