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1h 43m
Distance
76.3 mi
123 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Rumford, ME
César O'neill
The drive from Portland, ME to Rumford, ME covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.21 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
38.2 miles from Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
The drive from Portland, ME to Rumford, ME covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
558 ft
Total Descent
145 ft
Highest Point
491 ft
~76.3 mi in
Elevation Range
413 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 76.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Portland, ME to Rumford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Auburn Road | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Rumford, ME.
Start on Congress Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
Turn right onto ME 77
Continue on ME 100
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto ME 100
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on ME 4
Merge onto ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Turn left onto ME 108
Continue on Turner Road
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Turn right onto US 2
Turn right onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
Turn left onto US 2
Arrive at destination
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.
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 76.3 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rumford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Portland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Portland, ME
This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Portland, ME · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 76.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.21 one way
$24.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| premium | $4.83 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Portland on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Rumford on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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