Origin
Sanford, ME
Late night in Sanford on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sanford, ME to Acton, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sanford, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip within Maine, the 10.2-mile journey from Sanford to Acton is a breeze. Clocking in at just 20 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via State Route 109, Main Street, and Emery Mills Road. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two Northeast towns. Since the entire trip is quite short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or elaborate planning. It is an ideal route for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 109 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| H Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 109
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Acton, ME.
1
Start on this road
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on River Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
4
Turn slight left onto ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
5
Continue on ME 224
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Emery Mills Road
9
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 109
10
Turn right onto H Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
H Road
11
Turn left onto Sam Page Road
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sam Page Road
12
Arrive at destination
Sam Page Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
10 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
H Road
Turn right onto H Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Sam Page Road
Turn left onto Sam Page Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.81 | $3.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Acton, ME
Late night in Acton on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
16 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
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?
This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with a modest highway portion that accounts for 33% of the journey. You will spend your time navigating a variety of road types, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 3.4 miles on State Route 109. Expect the pace to shift as you transition between Main Street and Emery Mills Road. The road personality is functional rather than high-speed, requiring you to stay attentive as the environment changes over the 10.2-mile distance. It is a straightforward drive that doesn't demand hours of focus, making it a manageable task for any driver.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on State Route 109.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sanford, ME to Acton, ME is easy. At 20m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (H Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Sam Page Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 20m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on State Route 109. 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (H Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Sam Page Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Acton, 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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