Origin
Sanford, ME
Afternoon in Sanford on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sanford, ME to Lisbon, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Lisbon, ME
Bob Jenkin
Trip Overview
Sanford, ME to Lisbon, ME is 68.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to itself. Expect a mostly highway drive that's efficient for getting between these two points. It’s a straightforward drive for a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 47.6 mi | 52m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Lisbon Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Alfred Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Cottage Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Alfred A Plourde Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 47.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Lisbon, 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
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Lewiston
15
Keep slight left at fork
385 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
18
Merge onto ME 196
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lisbon Street
19
Turn right onto Village Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Village Street
20
Arrive at destination
Village Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.5 — 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
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.18 one way
$24.36 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $13.34 | $26.68 |
| premium | $5.29 | $14.35 | $28.69 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.85
Maine Turnpike
(47.6 mi)
$2.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$3
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Lisbon, ME
Afternoon in Lisbon on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
22 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 22m 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 route is mostly highway, with 69% of the drive on the Maine Turnpike. You'll have a stretch of 47.6 miles on the Maine Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Be prepared for frequent exits and merges as you navigate the highway portion.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.6 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 68.9 miles you will encounter 12 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
371 ft
41 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
535 ft
Highest Point
371 ft
~44.3 mi in
Elevation Range
329 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sanford, ME and Lisbon, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and Lewiston.
Augusta
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
Lewiston
63.3 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Aroma Joe's
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Biddeford, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteThe Library Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 13m in
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteCoffee By Design (CBD)
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteYordprom
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Dunkin'
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Biddeford, ME
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 04:00-21:00
Visit websitePanera Bread
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Biddeford, ME
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:30; Su 06:30-20:30
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Biddeford, ME
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:00-19:00; Sa-Su 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteKobe Japanese Grill
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Biddeford, ME
Cuisine: japanese
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Biddeford, ME
Cuisine: steak_house
Burger King
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Portland, ME
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-18:00
Visit websiteJewell Falls
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Moose Point
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
55min in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Mariner's Circle
Monument
Early in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Scarborough Museum
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
27min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
ME
Stroudwater Historic District
District
Around the midpoint, right off the route
36min in
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Portland, ME
Hours: We-Su 09:00-16:00
Visit websiteMemorial Rock
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
18min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Cumberland Mills Historic District
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Paradise Park Resort
Caravan_site
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
27min in
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Visit websiteJFM Homes
Guest_house
Near the end, ~9 min detour
1h 13m in
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Auburn, ME
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Lisbon, ME
Full guide →Founded 1799
Lisbon is in Androscoggin County, in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine. It is a small mill town that is largely a bedroom community for companies like Bath Iron Works and L.L.Bean and increasingly for people working in the Portland area.
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 22m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.85 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.
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 Lisbon, 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 — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lisbon, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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