Origin
Chisholm, ME
Night in Chisholm on Thursday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chisholm, ME to Sanford, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
93.2 mi
150 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chisholm, ME
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Sanford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chisholm, ME to Sanford, ME covers 93.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Chisholm, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Chisholm, ME to Sanford, ME covers 93.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 42.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.8 miles in near ME 4 / Union Street Bypass.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.3 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
42.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
4
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
ME 111 / Alfred Street
Turn right onto ME 111 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 42.4 mi | 46m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 42.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, ME and Sanford, ME.
1
Start on ME 4
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
4
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
35 mi
·
38 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
15
Turn right onto ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
16
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
17
Continue on ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
18
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Street
20
Turn left onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
21
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
22
Turn left
89 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.6 miles from Chisholm, ME, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sanford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chisholm, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chisholm, ME
This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Chisholm, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 42.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.6 mi from Chisholm, ME · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Chisholm, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sanford, ME
The final approach into Sanford, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.00 one way
$30.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.85 | $35.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Maine Turnpike
(42.4 mi)
$2.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sanford, ME
Night in Sanford on Thursday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
47 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chisholm, ME to Sanford, ME covers 93.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.6 miles from Chisholm, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.3 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Chisholm, ME to Sanford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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