How far is Wilton, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Wilton, ME to Sanford, ME is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
101.19 mi
02h 02m
Flight
84.2 mi
135.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.2 mi
Kilometers
135.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.19 mi
Kilometers
162.85 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Tue, May 12, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Wilton
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilton
2026-05-12T20:04
Arrive Sanford
Tue, May 12, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilton
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Wilton
50.9 mi
01h 01m
To Sanford
50.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound

    952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    34.7 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilton 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.4 mi · 42%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 13%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 9%
Main Street
8.8 mi · 9%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

34.7 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
01h 01m from Wilton
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilton and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Wilton and 50.3 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilton and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 84.2 mi (135.5 km).

Wilton

#1 Wilton

Town in Maine

Population3,929
Coordinates44.5928400, -70.2281200
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.228042, 44.592783)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.17
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.08 $28.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.91 $31.82
Premium $4.86 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $6.00 $21.41 $42.82

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilton and Sanford. The current time is 20:04:11.

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.