Origin
Auburn, ME
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Rumford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, ME
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Rumford, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Maine, the 42.4-mile journey from Auburn to Rumford is a straightforward option that typically takes about 58 minutes. Because the trip is short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Auburn Road, Pleasant Street, and State Route 108. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this route is an economical choice for travelers moving between these two Northeast locations. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for those looking to reach their destination efficiently while keeping travel time under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| Pleasant Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 108 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Turner Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Turner Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Canton Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Federal Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Rumford, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
2 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Continue on ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
5
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on ME 4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
7
Turn left onto ME 108
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
8
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
9
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
10
Continue on ME 108
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
11
Continue on ME 108
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Auburn Road
12
Continue on ME 108
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
13
Continue on ME 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
14
Continue on ME 108
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Turn right onto US 2
497 ft
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
16
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
17
Continue on US 2
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
441 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hancock Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 2
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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Auburn, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 4 / Center Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
20.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 108 / Canton Road
Turn left onto ME 108 / Canton Road
Navigation decision point
3
41.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 2 / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 2 / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
3
41.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
41.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Rumford, ME
Afternoon in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
SW 5 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
56°F
Livermore, 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
7 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
58m 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 drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features only 7% highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 19.4 miles along Auburn Road, providing the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between the various roads, the driving environment remains technical rather than high-speed. Prepare for a steady, hands-on experience that requires navigating curves and local road conditions rather than just cruising along a wide-open highway.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Auburn Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.4 miles in near ME 4 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (ME 108 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.6 miles (US 2 / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Auburn Road. 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 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (ME 108 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.6 miles (US 2 / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rumford, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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