How far is Winthrop, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from Winthrop, ME to Sanford, ME is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winthrop and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winthrop and Sanford.
-
1
Start on Depot Street
18 m · 10 sec · Depot Street
-
2
Turn left onto Main Street
40 m · 3 sec · Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto Route 133
2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133
-
4
Merge slight left onto US 202
6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202
-
5
Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
-
6
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
-
7
Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
-
8
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
-
9
Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
-
10
Continue on Court Street
2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
-
11
Turn left onto Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue
-
12
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
-
13
Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
-
14
Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
34.7 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
-
18
Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
-
19
Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
-
20
Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
-
21
Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
-
22
Continue on Cottage Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street
-
23
Turn left onto River Street
872 ft · 26 sec · River Street
-
24
Continue on Washington Street
763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
-
25
Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop and Sanford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winthrop 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 Winthrop to Sanford?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Winthrop and 44.2 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winthrop and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 71.8 mi (115.55 km).
#1 Winthrop
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 6,029 |
| Coordinates | 44.3050700, -69.9770000 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.82 | $29.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
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 12, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.