How far is City of Portland, ME from Sabattus, ME?

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Sabattus, ME is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.06 mi
01h 19m
Flight
32.8 mi
52.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.8 mi
Kilometers
52.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.12 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sabattus
Sun, May 3, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-03T04:22
Arrive Sabattus
Sun, May 3, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Portland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From City of Portland
23 mi
00h 39m
To Sabattus
23.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Sabattus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Sabattus.

  1. 1

    Start on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Welch Street

    1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maine State Pier

    23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    656 ft · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2706 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Sabattus, Lisbon

    1753 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Middle Road

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    2108 ft · 1 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Sabattus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 71%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 6%
Forest Avenue
2.45 mi · 5%
Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 4%
Middle Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Allen Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

18.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 39m from City of Portland
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Sabattus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Sabattus?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from City of Portland and 23.1 miles from Sabattus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Sabattus.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gray, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gray.

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Sabattus. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.79 km).

City of Portland

#1 City of Portland

The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population653,115
Coordinates43.6470800, -70.1682300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Sabattus

#2 Sabattus

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,059
Coordinates44.1198000, -70.1075500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Sabattus (-70.10755, 44.1198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Sabattus. The current time is 04:22:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.