Origin
Sanford, ME
Evening in Sanford on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sanford, ME to Addison, ME
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
216.8 mi
349 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sanford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sanford, ME to Addison, ME covers 216.8 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, River Street, Cottage Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.4 miles from Sanford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 216.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sanford, ME to Addison, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cottage Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sanford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Biddeford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alfred Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alfred Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Addison, ME.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on River Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
4
Turn right onto Cottage Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Street
5
Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
6
Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
7
Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
8
Continue on Alfred Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
9
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
11
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Downtown Portland
13
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
15
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
17
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
18
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
19
Continue on Route 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
20
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
21
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
22
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
23
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
24
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
25
Merge slight left onto Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
26
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
27
Continue on West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
29
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
30
Continue on Route 1
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
31
Continue on Route 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
32
Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
33
Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
34
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
35
Turn right onto Water Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
36
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
37
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
38
Turn left
31 mi
·
45 min
39
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
40
Continue on Kennedy Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Highway
41
Continue on US Highway 1A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 1A
42
Continue on Kennedy Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kennedy Highway
43
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
44
Continue on Route 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
45
Turn right onto Addison Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Addison Road
46
Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.4 miles from Sanford, ME, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.4 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sanford, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sanford, ME
This is one driving day of about 216.8 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sanford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.4 mi from Sanford, ME · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.4 miles from Sanford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Addison, ME
The final approach into Addison, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Addison, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.71 one way
$69.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $38.04 | $76.08 |
| premium | $4.83 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.17 | $96.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.76 | $10.41 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.35 | $13.88 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Addison, ME
Evening in Addison on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
108 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
5 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
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sanford, ME to Addison, ME covers 216.8 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, River Street, Cottage Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.4 miles from Sanford, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sanford, ME to Addison, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sanford, ME to Addison, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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