Trip from Sanford, ME to Solon, ME

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

141 mi

227 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sanford, ME to Solon, ME covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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 $22.57 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.5 miles from Sanford, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 141 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Sanford, ME to Solon, ME is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sanford, ME to Solon, 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 Solon, ME.

Start on the route

89 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Washington Street

Continue on River Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · River Street

Turn right onto Cottage Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

Continue on Sanford Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road

Continue on Biddeford Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

Continue on Alfred Road

8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

Continue on Alfred Street

1.4 mi · 1 min · Alfred Street

Take the ramp left

0.1 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

0.2 mi · 33 sec · I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

12 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Downtown Portland

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

31 mi · 33 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan

Keep slight right

108 ft · 3 sec

Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road

7.6 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

Continue on Waterville Road

6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

Turn right onto Main Street

207 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Continue on Island Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Island Avenue

Continue on Water Street

374 ft · 16 sec · Water Street

Take the exit left

131 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto Commercial Street

430 ft · 16 sec · Commercial Street

Turn right onto Madison Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

Continue on South Main Street

13 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

351 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

Arrive at your 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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Sanford, ME, or about 1h 26m 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.5 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

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

Before You Leave

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 141 miles and 2h 52m.

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 70.5 mi from Sanford, ME · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

71 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Scarborough, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Sanford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Solon, ME

The final approach into Solon, 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 Solon, 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

$22.57 one way

$45.14 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$24.74	$49.48
premium	$4.83	$26.80	$53.60
diesel	$5.64	$31.33	$62.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.3	$14.80	$6.77
Efficient EV	35.3	$12.34	$5.64
EV Truck/SUV	56.4	$19.74	$9.02

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sanford, ME

Evening in Sanford on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Solon, ME

Evening in Solon on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 52m 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 Sanford, ME to Solon, ME covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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 70.5 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 $22.57 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Sanford, ME to Solon, ME is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sanford, ME to Solon, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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