Origin
Oakland, ME
Afternoon in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME covers 15.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Drive, Kennedy Memorial Drive, Augusta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Riverside Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 31m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 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 5.3 miles in near US 201; ME 100 / Augusta 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 31m 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 5.3 miles (US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Bog Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Cross Hill 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.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road
Turn right onto US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Bog Road
Turn left onto Bog Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Cross Hill Road
Turn right onto Cross Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Crowell Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Crowell Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Drive | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Kennedy Memorial Drive | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Augusta Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Bog Road | 2.3 mi | 7m |
| Cross Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Carter Memorial Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Drive
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, ME and Center Vassalboro, ME.
1
Start on ME 23
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Libby Hill Road
2
Continue on ME 23
487 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rutter Avenue
3
Turn straight onto ME 11
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Church Street
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 137
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto ME 137 Alternate
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Kennedy Memorial Drive
6
Turn right onto ME 137
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Memorial Drive
7
Turn right onto US 201; ME 100
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Continue on US 201; ME 100
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
9
Turn left onto Bog Road
2.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bog Road
10
Turn right onto Cross Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Hill Road
11
Turn sharp left onto Crowell Hill Road
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crowell Hill Road
12
Arrive at destination
Crowell Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
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
Center Vassalboro, ME
Afternoon in Center Vassalboro on Thursday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Oakland, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME covers 15.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Drive, Kennedy Memorial Drive, Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Oakland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 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 31m 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 5.3 miles (US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Bog Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Cross Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oakland, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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