How far is Tatnic, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Tatnic, ME to Sanford, ME is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.37 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.09 mi
19.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.09 mi
Kilometers
19.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.12 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Fri, Nov 6, 12:36 PM EST
Return by in Tatnic
Fri, Nov 6, 1:01 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tatnic
2026-11-06T12:12
Arrive Sanford
Fri, Nov 6, 12:36 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tatnic
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Berwick
ME

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

From Tatnic
7.1 mi
00h 12m
To Sanford
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
70°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tufts Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Tufts Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tatnic Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Tatnic Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyds Corner Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Boyds Corner Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Lower Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1556 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wells Street

    576 ft · 21 sec · Wells Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Country Club Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Country Club Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Sanford Circle

    66 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tatnic 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Country Club Road
4.57 mi · 32%
High Street
2.95 mi · 21%
Main Street
2.88 mi · 20%
Boyds Corner Road
1.47 mi · 10%
Tatnic Road
1.26 mi · 9%
Lower Main Street
0.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Country Club Road

Continue on Country Club Road

4.57 mi · 00h 06m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Berwick
00h 12m from Tatnic
Leave By
7:42 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Tatnic and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

North Berwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Tatnic and 7.3 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Tatnic and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near North Berwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Berwick, 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 North Berwick.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

10 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

16 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

25 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

27 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tatnic and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 12.09 mi (19.46 km).

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#1 Tatnic

Tatnic is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.2770300, -70.6839400
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Tufts Road (-70.683904, 43.277001)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.31
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $2.16 $4.31
Mid-grade $4.80 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $5.28 $2.69 $5.39
Diesel $6.39 $3.26 $6.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Tatnic and Sanford. The current time is 12:12:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.