Origin
Hiram, ME
Late night in Hiram on Sunday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hiram, 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 7m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hiram, ME
Photography Maghradze PH
Sanford, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt through Maine, the 38.9-mile journey from Hiram to Sanford is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region. Spanning approximately 56 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, Pequawket Trail, and Depot Road, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $6. Because the drive is short and direct, you have total flexibility to complete it in one go without the need for scheduled stops. It is a straightforward, practical connection for anyone looking to get between these two points without the complexity of a longer expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sokokis Trail South | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Sokokis Trail | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 6.3 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 |
| Depot Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sokokis Trail South
— 9.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hiram, ME and Sanford, ME.
1
Start on ME 117
61 ft
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 117
114 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Pequawket Trail
4
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 117
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Road
5
Continue on ME 5; ME 117
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
6
Turn slight left onto ME 117
485 ft
·
11 sec
·
Grange Hall Road
7
Turn right onto ME 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on ME 5; ME 25
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
9
Turn left onto ME 5
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Limerick Road
10
Continue on ME 5
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Sokokis Trail
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Cannon Hill Road
204 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cannon Hill Road
12
Continue on ME 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on ME 5
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Sokokis Trail South
14
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterboro Road
16
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
18
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Street
19
Turn left onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
20
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Turn left
89 ft
·
6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Hiram, 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 0 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 117 / Main Street
Continue onto ME 117 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Cannon Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Cannon Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Lake Arrowhead, ME
19 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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find any monotonous interstate stretches here; instead, the route relies entirely on local roads that wind through the landscape. The lack of high-speed highway segments means you should prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace rather than a quick sprint. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the driving environment changes frequently as you transition between the various local roads. It is the type of journey where you stay focused on the immediate road ahead rather than zoning out on a multi-lane expressway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 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 early in the drive near ME 117 / Main Street.
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 38.3 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: near the start (ME 117 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 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 7m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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: near the start (ME 117 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (ME 5; ME 117 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 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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