How far is York Harbor, ME from Sanford, ME?
The driving distance from York Harbor, ME to Sanford, ME is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York Harbor and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Harbor and Sanford.
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Start on Barrell Lane
11 m · 9 sec · Barrell Lane
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Turn sharp left onto York Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street
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Turn right onto US Route 1
1727 ft · 39 sec · US Route 1
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Turn left onto Spur Road
1556 ft · 40 sec · Spur Road
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Take the ramp right
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.9 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
3012 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sanford Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Sanford Circle
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
92 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York Harbor and Sanford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving York Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York Harbor to Sanford?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from York Harbor and 13.5 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around York Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station
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 Wells Beach Station.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York Harbor and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 21.88 mi (35.21 km).
#1 York Harbor
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 43.1367600, -70.6456100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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