Origin
Sabattus, ME
Late night in Sabattus on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sabattus, ME to Lewiston, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
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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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Sabattus and Lewiston, Maine, you are looking at a quick, 6.3-mile transit that takes roughly 10 minutes to complete. This trip is strictly a local affair, keeping you entirely off major highways as you navigate via Sabattus Road, Sabattus Street, and Main Street. Because the journey is so brief, it is easily managed as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend about $1 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a highly economical way to move between these two Northeast locations. This route serves as a straightforward connection rather than a destination-heavy road trip, perfect for those needing efficient travel between these neighboring Maine towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sabattus Street | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Sabattus Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sabattus Street
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sabattus, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Sabattus Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sabattus Road
4
Continue on ME 126
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Sabattus Street
5
Continue on ME 126
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sabattus Street
6
Turn left onto US 202
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster around mile 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sabattus Road
Turn right onto Sabattus Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 0 to 5 mph
73% chance
Live forecast
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
2 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
10m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience behind the wheel for the duration of this 6.3-mile drive. With a highway share of zero percent, you will be navigating surface streets rather than cruising on an interstate. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 5.1-mile segment along Sabattus Street, which defines the bulk of your travel time. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition between the designated main roads. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the monotony of high-speed transit in favor of a more direct, localized path through the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Sabattus Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.5 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (Sabattus Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.3-mile drive is a perfect quick escape for a weekend trip, easily completed in under 10 minutes round trip without needing any breaks.
Family Friendly
With only a 6.3-mile distance and 10-minute drive time, this route is incredibly family-friendly, especially for little ones who dislike long car rides. The turn-heavy nature might require a bit more attention from the driver, but the short duration makes it manageable.
Solo Traveler
This 6.3-mile drive is a breeze for a solo traveler, taking just 10 minutes and requiring no stops, making it a comfortable and quick solo journey.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
As a first-time driver, you'll find this 6.3-mile route straightforward, though the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll need to stay alert for 10 minutes.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Sabattus Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.5 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (Sabattus Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Lewiston, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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