Origin
Sanford, ME
Morning in Sanford on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sanford, ME to South Windham, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sanford, ME
Wikimedia Commons
South Windham, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sanford to South Windham is 31.5 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Main Street, Narragansett Trail, and Gray Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns, making it a route you can easily navigate without feeling rushed. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| Narragansett Trail | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Gray Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Hollis Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Waterboro Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Bar Mills Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 8.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and South Windham, 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 right onto US 202; ME 4; ME 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bartletts Bridge Road
11
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Hollis Road
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto ME 4A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bar Mills Road
14
Continue on ME 4A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Narragansett Trail
16
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
18
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
19
Merge onto US 202; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Street
20
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
22
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
23
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
24
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Depot Street
25
Turn left
190 ft
·
13 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.9 — 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
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.
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 202; ME 4; ME 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4; ME 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward Windham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Windham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
South Windham, ME
Morning in South Windham on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with no highway driving at all. You'll spend your time navigating through town and along local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 8.2 miles on Main Street. The route progresses by taking you through a series of local streets, including Main Street, Narragansett Trail, and Gray Road. It's a driving experience that keeps you engaged with frequent changes in direction, rather than a monotonous cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 13 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 4 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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
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 51m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Main Street. 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 4 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Windham, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to South Windham, ME
Explore more options from Sanford, ME or browse trips ending in South Windham, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.