Origin
Fryeburg Center, ME
Morning in Fryeburg Center on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fryeburg Center, 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
1h 31m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fryeburg Center, ME
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Rumford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fryeburg Center, ME to Rumford, ME covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Bethel Road, Songo Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.93 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.
Midpoint
27.7 miles from Fryeburg Center, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 55.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 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 19.5 miles in near ME 5; ME 35 / Crooked River Crossway.
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 1h 31m 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 19.5 miles (ME 5; ME 35 / Crooked River Crossway): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (US 2; ME 5 / West Bethel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 54.7 miles (US 2 / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
19.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 5; ME 35 / Crooked River Crossway
Turn left onto ME 5; ME 35 / Crooked River Crossway
Navigation decision point
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 2; ME 5 / West Bethel Road
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 5 / West Bethel Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 2 / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 2 / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
3
54.8 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
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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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 30.8 mi | 50m |
| West Bethel Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Songo Pond Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Crooked River Crossway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Crooked River Causeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Lovell Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Maine Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Lovers Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 30.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg Center, ME and Rumford, ME.
1
Start on Lovell Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lovell Road
2
Continue on ME 5
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Maine Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maine Street
4
Continue on Main Street
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 5
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Street
6
Turn left onto ME 5; ME 35
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked River Crossway
7
Continue on ME 5; ME 35
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked River Causeway
8
Continue on ME 5; ME 35
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Songo Pond Road
9
Continue on ME 5; ME 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lovers Lane
10
Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 5
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Bethel Road
11
Continue on US 2; ME 5
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 2
504 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto US 2
497 ft
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
15
Continue on US 2
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
441 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hancock Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 2
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 27.7 miles from Fryeburg Center, ME, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.7 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rumford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fryeburg Center, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fryeburg Center, ME
This is one driving day of about 55.5 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Fryeburg Center, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 30.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Fryeburg Center, ME · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Fryeburg Center, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Bethel, ME
28 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
12 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
1h 31m 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 Fryeburg Center, ME to Rumford, ME covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Bethel Road, Songo Pond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Fryeburg Center, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.93 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 1h 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles (ME 5; ME 35 / Crooked River Crossway): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (US 2; ME 5 / West Bethel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 54.7 miles (US 2 / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fryeburg Center, ME to Rumford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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