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Trip Overview
Sanford, ME to Randolph, ME is 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 41m via I 295 and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Maine, a Northeast region known for its coastal beauty and charming towns. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day, offering a quick connection between two points without much fuss. Expect a mostly uninterrupted journey, making it ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal hassle on your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Sanford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
51.3 mi
59m
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi
13m
Alfred Road
8.2 mi
9m
Sanford Road
2.4 mi
3m
Biddeford Road
1.8 mi
2m
Alfred Street
1.4 mi
1m
Cottage Street
1.2 mi
3m
Lewiston Road
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 51.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Randolph, 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 right at fork onto I 295
51 mi·59 min·I 295
Exit 44Toward Downtown PortlandUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 51Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
14
Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126
1.1 mi·1 min·Lewiston Road
15
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi·59 sec·Cobbossee Avenue
16
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi·10 sec·Lewiston Road
17
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Central Street
18
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Water Street
19
Turn left onto US 201
0.5 mi·49 sec·Bridge Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi·29 sec·Water Street
21
Arrive at destination
ME 27; ME 126
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes, this drive offers significant flexibility; you can depart anytime without needing to split the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, so plan accordingly. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can easily add brief breaks as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to grab a coffee. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Maine Turnpike to I 295, as this is where the main highway portion of your drive begins.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.6 miles from Sanford, ME, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Randolph, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sanford, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sanford, ME
This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sanford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.2 — 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
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
8
28 mi into trip|~35m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
6
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.39 one way
$26.79 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.74
$29.47
premium
$4.86
$15.93
$31.86
diesel
$5.61
$18.37
$36.74
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Maine Turnpike
(12.2 mi)$0.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25
0
$8.74
$3.99
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.28
$3.33
EV Truck/SUV
33.3
0
$11.65
$5.32
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Sanford, ME
Late night
in Sanford on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
N 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Randolph, ME
Late night
in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, ME
42 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 68.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 76% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 295 and the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a consistent pace for the longest stretch of 51.3 miles on I 295, allowing for steady progress. While the majority is high-speed travel, you'll also encounter sections on Alfred Road, offering a slight change of scenery as you transition. Overall, anticipate a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained highways.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 83.2 miles you will encounter 10 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.
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 Randolph, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and Portland.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 83.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.73 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, ME before heading back.
