How far is Standish, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Standish, ME to Sanford, ME is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.13 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.32 mi
37.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.32 mi
Kilometers
37.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.13 mi
Kilometers
46.88 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Sun, Apr 26, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Standish
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Standish
2026-04-25T23:29
Arrive Sanford
Sun, Apr 26, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Standish
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hollis Center
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Standish
14.6 mi
00h 22m
To Sanford
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Standish and Sanford.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Hill Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Oak Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    41 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ossipee Trail West

    124 m · 11 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bonny Eagle Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bonny Eagle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sokokis Trail

    3094 ft · 1 min · Sokokis Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Bonny Eagle Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bonny Eagle Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on River Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto New Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1805 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hollis Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Street

    2340 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.45 mi · 22%
Bonny Eagle Road
6.06 mi · 21%
River Road
3.84 mi · 13%
Hollis Road
3.06 mi · 11%
Waterboro Road
2.53 mi · 9%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis Center
00h 22m from Standish
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Standish and Sunny near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Standish to Sanford?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Standish and 14.5 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Standish and Sunny near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hollis Center, 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 Hollis Center.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Standish and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 23.32 mi (37.53 km).

Standish

#1 Standish

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population10,197
Coordinates43.7359100, -70.5520000
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Ossipee Trail West (-70.551999, 43.735886)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Standish and Sanford. The current time is 23:29:42.

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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.