How far is South Windham, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from South Windham, ME to Sanford, ME is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Windham and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham and Sanford.
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Start on the route
58 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Street
613 ft · 32 sec · Depot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gray Road
2437 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road
36 m · 7 sec · Gray Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2393 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
1142 ft · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Narragansett Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street
33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
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Continue on Narragansett Trail
3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bar Mills Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1190 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hollis Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road
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Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterboro Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road
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Continue on Oak Street
2340 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Keep slight right to 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 South Windham 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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
4.94 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Windham and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Windham to Sanford?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from South Windham and 16.1 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Windham and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center
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 Hollis Center.
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Old Orchard Beach
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Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Windham and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 26.99 mi (43.44 km).
#1 South Windham
South Windham is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7361900, -70.4236600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
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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