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Trip from Readfield, ME to Sanford, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

90.4 mi

145 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 52m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 56m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Readfield, ME, ME

Readfield, ME

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Downtown Sanford, ME, ME

Sanford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Readfield, ME to Sanford, ME covers 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.55 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

45.2 miles from Readfield, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	42.4 mi	46m
Alfred Road	8.2 mi	9m
US 202	6.6 mi	7m
Route 202	6.6 mi	7m
Main Street	4.9 mi	5m
Washington Street	4.2 mi	5m
Winthrop Road	3.1 mi	5m
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 Readfield, ME and Sanford, ME.

1

Start on ME 41

3.1 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

2

Continue on ME 41

1.6 mi · 2 min · Readfield Road

3

Turn slight left onto ME 41; ME 133

0.8 mi · 1 min · Route 133

4

Continue on ME 41; ME 133

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Lake Street

5

Continue on ME 41; ME 133

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Route 133

6

Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202; ME 11; ME 100

7

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Route 202

8

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

9

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US Route 202

10

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

11

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

4.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

12

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Court Street

13

Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

14

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

17

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

35 mi · 38 min · Maine Turnpike

19

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 32 Toward ME 111: Biddeford

20

Turn right onto ME 111

1.4 mi · 1 min · Alfred Street

21

Continue on ME 111

8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

22

Continue on ME 111

1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

23

Continue on US 202; ME 4A

2.4 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

24

Continue on US 202; ME 4A

1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

25

Turn left onto River Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · River Street

26

Continue on Washington Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Washington Street

27

Turn left

89 ft · 6 sec

28

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 45.2 miles from Readfield, ME, or about 56m 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 20 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.2 miles or 56m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sanford, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Readfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Readfield, ME

This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Readfield, 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.

city in Maine, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Readfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 25.8

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

0.3 mi

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lewiston, Maine

2 mi

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 25.8

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.8

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.8

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.8

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.8

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Riverbank Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.1

Westbrook, Maine

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 58.1

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 58.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 58.1

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

Fuller Farm

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 64.6

Scarborough, Maine

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12072891199

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 58.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 58.1

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 31.3 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4

31.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

39.6 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

74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 32 Toward ME 111: Biddeford

4

75 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | ME 111 / Alfred Street

Turn right onto ME 111 / Alfred Street

Navigation decision point

4

90.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.55 one way

$29.11 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$16.01	$32.02
premium	$4.86	$17.31	$34.62
diesel	$5.61	$19.96	$39.92

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

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hannaford Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger

Portland, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pine Tree Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Portland, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Falmouth, ME - Tesla Supercharger

Falmouth, ME

Tesla

8 DCFC

Rowe Auburn

Auburn, ME

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Miss Portland Diner

Portland, ME

JULE

4 DCFC

Rowe Ford Sales

Westbrook, ME

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Market Basket Westbrook #85

Westbrook, ME

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Bill Dodge Cadillac

WESTBROOK, ME

EV Connect

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 EV Connect: 3 Tesla: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 1 JULE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.1	0	$9.49	$4.34
Efficient EV	22.6	0	$7.91	$3.62
EV Truck/SUV	36.2	0	$12.66	$5.79

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Readfield, ME

Afternoon in Readfield on Saturday

Local time

3:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sanford, ME

Afternoon in Sanford on Saturday

Local time

3:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Auburn, ME

45 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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 51m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 6.2

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 90.4 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.4 miles on Maine Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in.

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 90.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Arriving in Sanford, ME

Sanford is a small town is southern Maine. It includes the village of Springvale.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 90.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Readfield, ME to Sanford, ME covers 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.2 miles from Readfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.55 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 90.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Readfield, ME to Sanford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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