How far is Washburn, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Washburn, ME to Sanford, ME is about 318.1 miles (512 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washburn and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washburn and Sanford.
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Start on Gould Street
47 m · 9 sec · Gould Street
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Turn right onto Hines Street
43 m · 5 sec · Hines Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Washburn Road
9.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1576 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Continue on State Road
1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road
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Continue on Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the exit right
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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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 Washburn and Sanford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Street
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Washburn and Partly Sunny near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washburn to Sanford?
The road trip is about 318.1 miles (512 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Veazie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Washburn and 152 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.30 one way or $88.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Washburn and Partly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Veazie
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 Veazie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washburn and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 264.31 mi (425.36 km).
#1 Washburn
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,533 |
| Coordinates | 46.7900400, -68.1575300 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $3.95 | $44.30 | $88.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $50.05 | $100.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.56 | $109.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $67.35 | $134.69 |
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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