How far is Winslow, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Winslow, ME to Sanford, ME is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
108.75 mi
01h 53m
Flight
95.62 mi
153.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.62 mi
Kilometers
153.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.75 mi
Kilometers
175.02 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Sat, May 2, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Winslow
Sat, May 2, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winslow
2026-05-01T22:12
Arrive Sanford
Sat, May 2, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winslow
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 Winslow
54.3 mi
00h 56m
To Sanford
54.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°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 Winslow and Sanford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Garand Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Garand Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    1162 ft · 25 sec · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Street

    127 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spring Street

    1958 ft · 47 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    1461 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Silver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 49%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 24%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 11%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 8%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 56m from Winslow
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winslow 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 Winslow to Sanford?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 54.3 miles from Winslow and 54.5 miles from Sanford.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winslow 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 Winslow and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.88 km).

Winslow

#1 Winslow

Town in Maine

Population7,654
Coordinates44.5470100, -69.6211600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Garand Street (-69.620903, 44.546971)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.11 $34.23
Premium $4.86 $18.65 $37.31
Diesel $6.00 $23.03 $46.06

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Winslow and Sanford. The current time is 22:12:14.

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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.