How far is Windsor, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Windsor, ME to Sanford, ME is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.51 mi
01h 48m
Flight
84.61 mi
136.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.61 mi
Kilometers
136.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.51 mi
Kilometers
153.71 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Fri, May 1, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Windsor
Fri, May 1, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-05-01T12:53
Arrive Sanford
Fri, May 1, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Windsor
47.6 mi
00h 54m
To Sanford
47.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Belfast Road

    41 m · 11 sec · South Belfast Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Augusta-Rockland Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 57%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 12%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 9%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
2.45 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 54m from Windsor
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Windsor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Windsor and 47.9 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Windsor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 84.61 mi (136.17 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population2,620
Coordinates44.3106300, -69.5806000
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: South Belfast Road (-69.580605, 44.310614)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.59
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.29 $26.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.02 $30.04
Premium $4.86 $16.37 $32.74
Diesel $6.00 $20.21 $40.42

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Sanford. The current time is 12:53:02.

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.