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Trip from Sanford, ME to Greene, ME

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

72.1 mi

116 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sanford, ME, ME

Sanford, ME

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Downtown Greene, ME, ME

Greene, ME

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Trip Overview

Sanford, ME to Greene, ME is 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes highway, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect a predictable travel experience focused on getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 42.7 mi 47m
Alfred Road 8.2 mi 9m
Main Street 4.9 mi 5m
Washington Street 4.4 mi 6m
Route 202 3.1 mi 3m
Sanford Road 2.4 mi 3m
Biddeford Road 1.8 mi 2m
Alfred Street 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 42.7 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Greene, 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

Continue on ME 111

1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on ME 111

8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
8

Continue on ME 111

1.4 mi · 1 min · Alfred Street
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
11

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

22 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

8.1 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4

4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
16

Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Minot Avenue
17

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Court Street
18

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

4.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
19

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

3.1 mi · 3 min · Route 202
20

Turn right onto Patten Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Patten Road
21

Turn left onto Main Street

42 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Ireland Corner, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ireland Corner, ME

36 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

Biddeford, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Portland Gardens, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.5 — 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

4
15.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
6
28 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
5
58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.31 one way

$22.63 round trip

$3.99/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $12.71 $25.41
premium $4.81 $13.66 $27.32
diesel $4.80 $13.61 $27.23

Estimated Tolls: $2.56

Maine Turnpike (42.7 mi) $2.56

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$3

Total

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.6 0 $7.57 $3.46
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.31 $2.88
EV Truck/SUV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026

Origin

Sanford, ME

Morning in Sanford on Sunday

Local time

11:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Destination

Greene, ME

Morning in Greene on Sunday

Local time

11:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

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

2 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 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the 72.1 miles on the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 42.7 miles on the Maine Turnpike, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. After leaving the Maine Turnpike, you'll transition to surface roads like Alfred Road and Main Street. Expect to notice more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you move off the main highway.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.7 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

313 ft 67 ft

Total Climb

369 ft

Total Descent

362 ft

Highest Point

313 ft

~72.1 mi in

Elevation Range

246 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Sanford, ME to Greene, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.

Augusta

15.5 mi in | ~22m

About the Cities

Starting in Sanford, ME

Full guide →

Founded 1739

Sanford is a small town is southern Maine. It includes the village of Springvale.

Top landmarks

  • • Sanford Mills Historic District — historic district in Maine, United States

Arriving in Greene, ME

Full guide →

Founded 1778

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 28m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.7 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.56 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Greene, 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 (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greene, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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