Boston, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

75.9 miles 122.2 km · straight line
87.9 miles actual route 141.4 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
11° N bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Sanford, Maine?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine is 75.9 miles (122.2 km) as the crow flies. Sanford, Maine is located N of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.9 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Sanford, Maine in Maine.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Sanford, Maine. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Sanford, Maine

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Sanford, Maine
43.44°N, 70.77°W
America/New_York
92m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 327.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM