Origin
Center Vassalboro, ME
Late night in Center Vassalboro on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Vassalboro, ME to Sidney, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sidney, ME
DeeP Singh
Trip Overview
The drive from Center Vassalboro, ME to Sidney, ME covers 17.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West River Road, North Belfast Avenue, Cross Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on West River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 17.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.5 miles in near Ingraham Mtn Road.
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 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Ingraham Mtn Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 202; ME 3; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (ME 104 / West River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Ingraham Mtn Road
Turn left onto Ingraham Mtn Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 202; ME 3; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Turn right onto US 202; ME 3; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 104 / West River Road
Turn right onto ME 104 / West River Road
Navigation decision point
3
17.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Thayer Road
Turn left onto Thayer Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West River Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| North Belfast Avenue | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Cross Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Ingraham Mtn Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Augusta Bypass | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Thayer Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crowell Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West River Road
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Vassalboro, ME and Sidney, ME.
1
Start on Crowell Hill Road
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crowell Hill Road
2
Continue on Cross Hill Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Ingraham Mtn Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Ingraham Mtn Road
4
Turn right onto US 202; ME 3; ME 9
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
5
Continue on ME 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto ME 104
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West River Road
7
Turn left onto Thayer Road
294 ft
·
12 sec
·
Thayer Road
8
Arrive at destination
Thayer Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sidney, ME
Late night in Sidney on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
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
21 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
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Center Vassalboro, ME to Sidney, ME covers 17.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West River Road, North Belfast Avenue, Cross Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Center Vassalboro, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Ingraham Mtn Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 202; ME 3; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (ME 104 / West River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Center Vassalboro, ME to Sidney, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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