Origin
Sanford, ME
Night in Sanford on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sanford, ME to Fryeburg, 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 27m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Fryeburg, ME
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Trip Overview
This 51.9-mile drive from Sanford, ME, to Fryeburg, ME, is a manageable 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate via ME 5 and Sokokis Trail. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this route is budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous journey. Since it's a short distance, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you pace yourself. This trip is perfect for a leisurely exploration of Maine's local scenery without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ME 5 | 18.2 mi | 28m |
| Sokokis Trail | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Sokokis Trail North | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Waterboro Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Cottage Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Depot Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
ME 5
— 18.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Fryeburg, 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
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
4
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4A
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Street
5
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
6
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterboro Road
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Sokokis Trail
10
Continue on ME 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto Cannon Hill Road
204 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cannon Hill Road
12
Continue on Sokokis Trail North
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Sokokis Trail North
13
Turn right onto ME 5; ME 25
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
14
Continue on ME 5; ME 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto ME 117
485 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grange Hall Road
16
Turn straight onto ME 5; ME 117
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
17
Continue on ME 5; ME 117
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
18 mi
·
28 min
·
ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
19
Turn left onto US 302; ME 113
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 302; ME 113
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Sanford, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — 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
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4A / Cottage Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4A / Cottage Street
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
ME 5 / Sokokis Trail
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5 / Sokokis Trail
Navigation decision point
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 113; ME 117
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.19 | $18.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Fryeburg, ME
Night in Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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 27m 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 mixed drive experience on this route, with about 35% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles on ME 5. This suggests a blend of more open road driving and potentially more local road segments as you progress. The character of the drive will likely shift, offering a dynamic feel as you travel north. It's not a constant interstate pace, nor is it exclusively slow backroads, providing a balanced driving experience.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on ME 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 202; ME 4A / Cottage Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on ME 5. 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 0.3 miles (US 202; ME 4A / Cottage Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fryeburg, 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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