Origin
Denmark, ME
Late night in Denmark on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denmark, 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
1h 20m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denmark, ME
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Sanford, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Denmark and Sanford, Maine, this 45.5-mile journey serves as a straightforward local connection within the Northeast region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes behind the wheel as you traverse the state. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the trip, making it a very economical choice for your travel plans. Since the drive is entirely local, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sokokis Trail South | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Sokokis Trail | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Bull Ring Road | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Pequawket Trail | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Waterboro Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Cottage Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sokokis Trail South
— 9.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denmark, ME and Sanford, ME.
1
Start on ME117
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bull Ring Road
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Bull Ring Road
3
Continue on ME 117
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Pequawket Trail
5
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 117
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Road
6
Continue on ME 5; ME 117
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
7
Turn slight left onto ME 117
485 ft
·
11 sec
·
Grange Hall Road
8
Turn right onto ME 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on ME 5; ME 25
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
10
Turn left onto ME 5
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Limerick Road
11
Continue on ME 5
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Sokokis Trail
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Cannon Hill Road
204 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cannon Hill Road
13
Continue on ME 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on ME 5
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Sokokis Trail South
15
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterboro Road
17
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
19
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Street
20
Turn left onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
21
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
22
Turn left
89 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Denmark, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 45.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 5; ME 113; ME 117 / Pequawket Trail
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 113; ME 117 / Pequawket Trail
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Cannon Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Cannon Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 20m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 45.5-mile distance. You won't encounter any interstate highways on this route, as the path relies entirely on local roads like Sokokis Trail and Main Street. Navigation requires your full attention, especially since the longest uninterrupted stretch spans just 9.5 miles along Sokokis Trail South. Because there is zero highway share, you should expect a slower, winding pace rather than the monotony of high-speed travel. The road transitions seamlessly between these local arteries, offering a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near ME 5; ME 113; ME 117 / Pequawket Trail.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (ME 5; ME 113; ME 117 / Pequawket Trail): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (Cannon Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sanford, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 7.2 miles (ME 5; ME 113; ME 117 / Pequawket Trail): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (Cannon Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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