New Bedford to Sanford, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Bedford from Sanford, Maine?

The distance from New Bedford to Sanford, Maine is 124.9 miles (201 km) as the crow flies. Sanford, Maine is located N of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 156.2 miles, taking about 3h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Sanford, Maine in Maine.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 New Bedford 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.