Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Sanford, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

25 miles 40.3 km · straight line
32.6 miles estimated 52.4 km · driving distance
39min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
358° N bearing direction

How far is Portsmouth, New Hampshire from Sanford, Maine?

The distance from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Sanford, Maine is 25 miles (40.3 km) as the crow flies. Sanford, Maine is located N of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 32.6 miles, taking about 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States — Portsmouth, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and Sanford, Maine in Maine.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Portsmouth, New Hampshire 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 Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Sanford, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Portsmouth, New Hampshire & Sanford, Maine

Quick Facts

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
43.08°N, 70.76°W
America/New_York
6m 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 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 994.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients