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

The driving distance from Sabattus, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.7 mi
04h 57m
Flight
32.8 mi
52.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
50.7 mi
Kilometers
81.6 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, May 3, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Sabattus
Sun, May 3, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sabattus
2026-05-03T02:52
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, May 3, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sabattus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Sabattus
23.2 mi
02h 28m
To City of Portland
27.5 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Middle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
33 mi · 65%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 5%
Forest Avenue
2.42 mi · 5%
Auburn Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Middle Road
1.72 mi · 3%
Allen Avenue
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

18.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
02h 28m from Sabattus
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Sabattus and 27.5 miles from City of Portland.

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 17.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sabattus and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.79 km).

Sabattus

#1 Sabattus

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,059
Coordinates44.1198000, -70.1075500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
City of Portland

#2 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
Start: Main Street (-70.107724, 44.119831)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 Sabattus and City of Portland. The current time is 02:52:32.

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.