Origin
Sabattus, ME
Late night in Sabattus on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sabattus, ME to Falmouth, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sabattus, ME
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Falmouth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sabattus, ME to Falmouth, ME covers 41.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Falmouth Spur, Middle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Middle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bucknam Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 1 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Falmouth Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 33.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sabattus, ME and Falmouth, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
High Street
3
Continue on Middle Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52
Toward I 495: Falmouth, Freeport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Spur
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
10
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 1 South: Falmouth, Portland
12
Turn straight onto US 1
515 ft
·
8 sec
·
Route 1
13
Turn right onto Bucknam Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bucknam Road
14
Continue on Falmouth Road
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Falmouth Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Falmouth Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Sabattus, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
35.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Falmouth, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward I 495: Falmouth, Freeport
6
40.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
7
40.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 South: Falmouth, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South: Falmouth, Portland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.69 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.02
Maine Turnpike
(33.8 mi)
$2.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Falmouth, ME
Late night in Falmouth on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Auburn, ME
21 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
41.1 mi in 48m, mostly highway — 33.8 mi of that is on Maine Turnpike.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Falmouth Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
338 ft
79 ft
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
463 ft
Highest Point
338 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
259 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sabattus, ME to Falmouth, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Freeport along the way.
Freeport
35.9 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in Sabattus, ME
Full guide →Founded 1788
Arriving in Falmouth, ME
Full guide →Falmouth is a town in Maine, 6 miles outside of Portland.
Top landmarks
- • Norton House Historic District — Falmouth, Maine, a National Register of Historic Places listing in Cumberland Co...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.02 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Falmouth, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Falmouth, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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