Origin
Cornish, ME
Late night in Cornish on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornish, ME to Sanford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornish, ME
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Sanford, ME
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Trip Overview
Cornish to Sanford is 31.5 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Sokokis Trail South, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration. Plan for this to be a straightforward, one-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sokokis Trail South | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Sokokis Trail | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Waterboro Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Cottage Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sokokis Trail South
— 9.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornish, ME and Sanford, ME.
1
Start on ME 5; ME 25
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 5; ME 25
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto ME 5
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Limerick Road
4
Continue on ME 5
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Sokokis Trail
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Cannon Hill Road
204 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cannon Hill Road
6
Continue on ME 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on ME 5
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Sokokis Trail South
8
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterboro Road
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
12
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Street
13
Turn left onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Turn left
89 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Cornish, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 5 / Limerick Road
Turn left onto ME 5 / Limerick Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Cannon Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Cannon Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
19.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 202; ME 4A / Sanford Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 202; ME 4A / Sanford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
31.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Sanford, ME
Late night in Sanford on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Lake Arrowhead, ME
16 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns and local road feel, with 0% highway driving. You'll primarily navigate on Sokokis Trail South, Sokokis Trail, and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles along Sokokis Trail South. The road's personality is that of a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you should anticipate navigating through towns and intersections frequently. It's not a route for setting highway speed records, but rather for a more engaged, ground-level experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Sokokis Trail South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near ME 5 / Limerick Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ME 5 / Limerick Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Cannon Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.6 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sanford, ME
Full guide →Sanford is a small town is southern Maine. It includes the village of Springvale.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Sokokis Trail South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ME 5 / Limerick Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Cannon Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.6 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sanford, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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