How far is Falmouth, ME from Sabattus, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Sabattus, ME is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
40.81 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.78 mi
44.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.78 mi
Kilometers
44.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.81 mi
Kilometers
65.67 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sabattus
Sun, May 3, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sun, May 3, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-03T04:21
Arrive Sabattus
Sun, May 3, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Falmouth
20.4 mi
00h 24m
To Sabattus
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Falmouth and Sabattus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Sabattus.

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road

    3180 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    599 ft · 12 sec · Route 1

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2370 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  7. 7

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

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.8 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1753 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Middle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    2108 ft · 1 min · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
33.5 mi · 82%
Falmouth Spur
3.69 mi · 9%
Middle Road
1.49 mi · 4%
Bucknam Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Route 1
0.56 mi · 1%
High Street
0.4 mi · 1%
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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 24m from Falmouth
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth 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 Falmouth to Sabattus?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Falmouth and 20.4 miles from Sabattus.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Sabattus.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Gloucester, 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 New Gloucester.

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Sabattus. Straight-line distance: 27.78 mi (44.71 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Sabattus

#2 Sabattus

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,059
Coordinates44.1198000, -70.1075500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)
End: Sabattus (-70.10755, 44.1198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.86 $7.00 $13.99
Diesel $6.00 $8.64 $17.27

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 Falmouth and Sabattus. The current time is 04:21:42.

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.