Road Trips from Sanford, ME
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
21
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Canton, ME
1h 49m89.5 mi one way
Fryeburg, ME
1h 27m51.9 mi one way
Harpswell Center, ME
1h 33m68 mi one way
Readfield, ME
1h 52m90 mi one way
York Beach, ME
46m28.8 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Guilford, ME
3h 17m161.6 mi one way
Oxford County, ME
2h 36m106.5 mi one way
Cushing, ME
2h 37m110.1 mi one way
Union, ME
2h 24m111.3 mi one way
Fairfield, ME
2h 13m111 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Canton, ME
1h 49m89.5 mi one way
Addison, ME
4h 40m216.8 mi one way
Ashland, ME
5h 52m298.4 mi one way
Guilford, ME
3h 17m161.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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