Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Parsonsfield, ME
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The drive from Sanford, ME to Parsonsfield, ME covers 26.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shapleigh Corner Road, Maplewood Road, Bond Spring Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Shapleigh Corner Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shapleigh Corner Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Maplewood Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Bond Spring Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Moulton Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Wakefield Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Parsonsfield, ME.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Washington Street
Continue on River Street
Turn slight left onto ME 224
Continue on ME 224
Turn slight right
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
Turn slight right onto ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
At end of road, turn left onto ME 110
Turn right onto Maplewood Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Maplewood Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Moulton Hill Road
Continue on Middle Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 110 / Wakefield Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Maplewood Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Maplewood Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto Moulton Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sanford on Thursday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 28 at 9:31PM EDT until August 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Destination
Late night in Parsonsfield on Thursday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 28 at 9:31PM EDT until August 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
26.2 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
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 26.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 17.3 miles (ME 110 / Wakefield Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (Maplewood Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
567 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
733 ft
~24.4 mi in
Elevation Range
427 ft
Founded 1739
Sanford is a small town is southern Maine. It includes the village of Springvale.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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