How far is Portland, ME from Sabattus, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Sabattus, ME is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
41.68 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.68 mi
Kilometers
67.08 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sabattus
Sun, May 3, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Sun, May 3, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-03T04:21
Arrive Sabattus
Sun, May 3, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Portland
20.8 mi
00h 26m
To Sabattus
20.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

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 Portland and Sabattus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    148 m · 20 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    589 ft · 30 sec · Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    1233 ft · 30 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Street

    1835 ft · 37 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

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

    854 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1753 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Middle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    2108 ft · 1 min · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 79%
Forest Avenue
2.44 mi · 6%
Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 4%
Middle Road
1.49 mi · 4%
Allen Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
High Street
0.75 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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 26m from Portland
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving 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 Portland to Sabattus?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 20.8 miles from Portland and 20.9 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 8.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Portland 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 Portland and Sabattus. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Sabattus

#2 Sabattus

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,059
Coordinates44.1198000, -70.1075500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Sabattus (-70.10755, 44.1198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

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 Portland 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.