How far is Sabattus, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Sabattus, ME to Bangor, ME is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.91 mi
01h 29m
Flight
80.72 mi
129.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.72 mi
Kilometers
129.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.91 mi
Kilometers
160.79 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Sabattus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sabattus
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sabattus
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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Sabattus
49.9 mi
00h 44m
To Bangor
50 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sabattus and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    2108 ft · 60 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middle Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Middle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sabattus and Bangor.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
96.3 mi · 96%
Middle Road
1.78 mi · 2%
Hammond Street
1.15 mi · 1%
High Street
0.4 mi
US 2
0.23 mi
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

82.9 mi · 01h 30m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 44m from Sabattus
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sabattus and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sabattus to Bangor?

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Sabattus and 50 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sabattus and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sabattus and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 80.72 mi (129.91 km).

Sabattus

#1 Sabattus

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,059
Coordinates44.1198000, -70.1075500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.107724, 44.119831)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.85
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.93 $27.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.73 $31.47
Premium $4.86 $17.15 $34.30
Diesel $6.00 $21.17 $42.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sabattus and Bangor. The current time is 22:57:05.

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.