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

57.3 miles 92.2 km · straight line
74.5 miles estimated 119.9 km · driving distance
1h 30min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
354° N bearing direction

How far is Gloucester, Massachusetts from Sanford, Maine?

The distance from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine is 57.3 miles (92.2 km) as the crow flies. Sanford, Maine is located N of Gloucester, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 74.5 miles, taking about 1h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, Massachusetts and Sanford, Maine. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 30min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 48min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Gloucester, Massachusetts & Sanford, Maine

Quick Facts

Gloucester, Massachusetts
42.61°N, 70.66°W
America/New_York
16m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 434.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients