How far is Whitefield, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Whitefield, ME to Sanford, ME is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.5 mi
01h 44m
Flight
76.37 mi
122.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.37 mi
Kilometers
122.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.5 mi
Kilometers
148.86 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefield
2026-04-18T15:17
Arrive Sanford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Whitefield
46.1 mi
00h 52m
To Sanford
46.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pittston Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Pittston Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on East Pittston Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · East Pittston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 59%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 13%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 9%
East Pittston Road
5.55 mi · 6%
Pittston Road
2.68 mi · 3%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
00h 52m from Whitefield
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitefield and Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Whitefield and 46.4 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitefield and Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefield and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 76.37 mi (122.9 km).

Whitefield

#1 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittston Road (-69.625311, 44.169986)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.57 $29.15
Premium $4.86 $15.89 $31.77
Diesel $6.00 $19.61 $39.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefield and Sanford. The current time is 15:17:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.