Origin
South Sanford, ME
Late night in South Sanford on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Sanford, ME to Westbrook, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Sanford, ME
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Westbrook, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from South Sanford to Westbrook, you are in for a quick 34.5-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes. Because this is a short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Navigating this route will cost you roughly $6 in fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travels within Maine. You will primarily stick to local roads like Alfred Street, Jordan Springs Road, and Biddeford Road rather than hopping on major interstates. It is a straightforward, practical drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Alfred Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Jordan Springs Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sanford, ME and Westbrook, ME.
1
Start on ME 4
291 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Sanford Circle
2
Continue on ME 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Alfred Street
3
Continue on ME 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jordan Springs Road
4
Turn right onto ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
5
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
6
Continue on ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 47
Toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial
12
At end of road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
13
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
ME 25 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47
Toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial
6
34 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
34.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
ME 25 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Maine Turnpike
(15.2 mi)
$0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Westbrook, ME
Late night in Westbrook on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
1 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind. With 0% highway driving, your focus will be entirely on navigating local roads that wind through the Maine landscape. The lack of highway segments means you should prepare for a more involved driving experience as you transition through the various local streets. Since there are no designated long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady and rhythmic throughout the entire 34.5-mile trip. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent, favoring local surface streets over major thoroughfares for the duration of your 45-minute commute.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Sanford, ME and Westbrook, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and Westbrook Arterial.
Augusta
16.1 mi in
|
~21m
Westbrook Arterial
31.5 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.91 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 Westbrook, 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: at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westbrook, 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.
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