Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Monday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
106.2 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, ME
Beth Fitzpatrick
Rumford, ME
César O'neill
Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on ME 11, Ox Bow Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 106.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
ME 11 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME is easy. At 2h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ME 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ox Bow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canaan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmington Falls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
ME 11
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Rumford, ME.
1
Start on Hammond Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
28 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
5
Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
213 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Canaan Road
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
9
Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Canaan Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
11
Continue on Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
12
Turn slight right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Madison Avenue
14
Take the exit slight right
5.0 mi
·
5 min
15
Turn right
13 mi
·
14 min
16
Continue on Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
17
Turn left onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Philbrick Street
18
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn left onto Vienna Road
509 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vienna Road
20
Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Knowlton Corner Road
22
Continue on Chesterville Road
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chesterville Road
23
Turn right onto Wilton Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wilton Road
24
Continue on North Chesterville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
25
Continue on Route 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
26
Continue on Wilton Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wilton Road
27
Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
28
Continue on Depot Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Street
29
Turn left onto US Route 2 East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 2 East
30
Continue on United States Highway 2
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
United States Highway 2
31
Keep slight right to continue on United States Highway 2
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
United States Highway 2
32
Continue on US Route 2 East
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US Route 2 East
33
Continue on US Highway 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 2
34
Continue on Main Street
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on River Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road
36
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
37
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
38
Turn left onto Hancock Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hancock Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 53.1 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rumford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bangor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, ME
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Bangor, ME · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rumford, ME
The final approach into Rumford, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rumford, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.00 one way
$34.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
| premium | $4.83 | $20.19 | $40.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Late night in Rumford on Monday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
53 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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
2h 29m 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 Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are ME 11, Ox Bow Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Bangor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.00 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.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME is easy. At 2h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bangor, ME to Rumford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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