Origin
Sabattus, ME
Night in Sabattus on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sabattus, ME to Lewiston, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
3.1 miles from Sabattus, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sabattus Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 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 0.5 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 10-minute drive, you have immense flexibility regarding your departure time, as traffic is the only real variable to consider. You won't need to worry about planning rest stops or fuel breaks given the $1 cost and the brief distance. Focus your attention on the frequent turns required as you move from Sabattus Road onto Sabattus Street and eventually Main Street. Because you are staying on local roads for the entire 6.3 miles, keep an eye on changing speed limits as you pass through different sections of the towns. This simple, efficient route is best treated as a direct point-to-point commute rather than a multi-stop road trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.1 miles from Sabattus, ME, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 6 miles or 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.1 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Sabattus, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sabattus, ME
This is one driving day of about 6.3 miles and 10m.
At 6.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Sabattus Street for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.1 mi from Sabattus, ME · 5m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.1 miles from Sabattus, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lewiston, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lewiston, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Night in Lewiston on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 degrees warmer 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
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 Sabattus, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 6.3 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sabattus Street, Main Street, Sabattus Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Sabattus, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.01 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 10m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Sabattus, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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