Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, ME
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Sabattus, ME
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Brunswick to Sabattus is 17.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Maine Street/Main Street/Route 196, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region into the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive on surface roads that should be easy to navigate. It's a quick hop, ideal if you're looking for a simple transition between two points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Middle Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Ridge Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Lisbon Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Maine Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 196 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Sabattus, ME.
Start on Pleasant Street
Turn left onto ME 24 Business
Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business
Turn left onto ME 196
Continue on ME 196
Continue on ME 196
Turn right onto Frost Hill Avenue
Turn straight onto Ridge Road
Continue on Middle Road
Continue on High Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto ME 196 / Route 196
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Frost Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Sabattus on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway cruising. The route covers 17.9 miles, and since there's no highway component, expect to navigate local traffic and intersections for the entire duration. You'll be on roads like Maine Street, Main Street, and Route 196, so be prepared for a consistent pace without long, uninterrupted stretches.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (ME 24 Business / Maine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (ME 196 / Route 196): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
453 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
329 ft
~15.3 mi in
Elevation Range
264 ft
Founded 1628
Pay a visit to picturesque Brunswick, Maine, and you'll discover something special, something greater than the sum of its parts. It's a classic New England charmer to be sure. Surrounded by pine forests and nestled into a crook of the Androscoggin River, natural beauty is in no short supply. History buffs will appreciate Bowdoin College and her several museums of note; while literature mavens will recognize Brunswick as the setting where Harriet Beecher Stowe penned Uncle Tom's Cabin, a 19th century clarion call for America's abolitionist movement. Today, several talented chefs have chosen to call this town of 22,000 (2020) home. They've taken the areas already burgeoning food scene and iterated on it, serving up some truly extraordinary cuisine. When you combine the gastronomic offerings, retail options, and a proximity to nature—well, it just adds up to package that's hard to beat.
Top landmarks
Founded 1788
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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