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

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
35.1 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.14 mi
42.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.14 mi
Kilometers
42.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.1 mi
Kilometers
56.49 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sanford
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30 AM EST
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Nov 12, 4:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-11-12T02:46
Arrive South Sanford
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
10:00 PM EST
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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Westbrook
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To South Sanford
17.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    94 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · William B Clarke Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westbrook Arterial

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward Lewiston, Kittery

    3219 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jordan Springs Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward South Sanford Circle

    20 m · 2 sec · South Sanford Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sanford Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook and South 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
15.2 mi · 43%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 23%
Alfred Street
3.74 mi · 11%
Jordan Springs Road
2.08 mi · 6%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 5%
Westbrook Arterial
1.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

15.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 22m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Westbrook and Chance Light Rain near South Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Westbrook and 17.6 miles from South Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Westbrook and Chance Light Rain near South Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and South Sanford. Straight-line distance: 26.14 mi (42.07 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
South Sanford

#2 South Sanford

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population4,536
Coordinates43.4111900, -70.7425600
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: South Sanford (-70.74256, 43.41119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.25
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $5.13 $10.25
Mid-grade $4.73 $5.86 $11.72
Premium $5.22 $6.48 $12.95
Diesel $6.30 $7.82 $15.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and South Sanford. The current time is 02:46:25.

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.