Trip from Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME

Drive Time

44m

Distance

35.1 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

Downtown Westbrook, ME, ME

Westbrook, ME

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Downtown South Sanford, ME, ME

South Sanford, ME

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME covers 35.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on William B Clarke Drive, Westbrook Arterial, Lewiston for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.62 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

17.6 miles from Westbrook, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William B Clarke Drive 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 Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME is easy. At 44m 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 Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William B Clarke Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Westbrook Arterial Unavailable Refreshing
Lewiston Unavailable Refreshing
Maine Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
ME 111 Unavailable Refreshing
Alfred Street Unavailable Refreshing
Alfred Road Unavailable Refreshing
Biddeford Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: William B Clarke Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook, ME and South Sanford, ME.

1

Start on Main Street

308 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · William B Clarke Drive
3

Continue on Westbrook Arterial

1.7 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial
4

Take the exit right toward Lewiston, Kittery

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lewiston, Kittery
5

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

15 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike
6

Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

0.7 mi · 1 min · ME 111: Biddeford
7

Turn right onto Alfred Street

1.4 mi · 1 min · Alfred Street
8

Continue on Alfred Road

8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
9

Continue on Biddeford Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
10

Turn left onto Jordan Springs Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road
11

Continue on Alfred Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Alfred Street
12

Enter the roundabout toward South Sanford Circle

66 ft · 2 sec · South Sanford Circle
13

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.6 miles from Westbrook, ME, or about 22m 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 35.1 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.6 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, ME

This is one driving day of about 35.1 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westbrook, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.6 mi from Westbrook, ME · 22m into the drive

Downtown Boston, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

18 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Westbrook, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Sanford, ME

The final approach into South Sanford, 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 South Sanford, 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

$5.62 one way

$11.24 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $6.16 $12.32
premium $4.83 $6.67 $13.34
diesel $5.64 $7.80 $15.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.69 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Westbrook, ME

Evening in Westbrook on Sunday

Local time

8:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Sanford, ME

Evening in South Sanford on Sunday

Local time

8:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

24 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

44m 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 Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME covers 35.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William B Clarke Drive, Westbrook Arterial, Lewiston. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Westbrook, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.62 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.
The drive from Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME is easy. At 44m 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 Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westbrook, ME to South Sanford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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