How far is Sidney, ME from Center Vassalboro, ME?
The driving distance from Sidney, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Center Vassalboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Center Vassalboro.
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Start on Thayer Road
90 m · 15 sec · Thayer Road
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Turn right onto West River Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto Augusta Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Turn left onto Ingraham Mtn Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Ingraham Mtn Road
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Turn right onto Cross Hill Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Cross Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Crowell Hill Road
50 m · 7 sec · Crowell Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crowell Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney and Center Vassalboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West River Road
Turn right onto West River Road
5.25 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sidney and Rain Showers Likely near Center Vassalboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Center Vassalboro?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Sidney and 8.6 miles from Center Vassalboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sidney and Rain Showers Likely near Center Vassalboro.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Center Vassalboro. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.86 km).
#1 Sidney
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 4,543 |
| Coordinates | 44.4131200, -69.7289300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Center Vassalboro
Center Vassalboro is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4100700, -69.6300400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Vassalboro (-69.63004, 44.41007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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