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58m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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Rumford, ME
César O'neill
Auburn, ME
Chermiti Mohamed
The drive from Rumford, ME to Auburn, ME covers 42.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Auburn Road, Pleasant Street, State Route 108 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Auburn Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 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
21.3 miles from Rumford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 42.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
69 ft
Total Descent
368 ft
Highest Point
513 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
321 ft
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 Rumford Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (ME 108 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Congress Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 108 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto ME 4 / Federal Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Rumford, ME and Auburn, ME.
Start on US 2
Continue on US 2
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
Turn right onto Portland Street
Turn right onto Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on ME 108
Continue on Turner Road
Continue on ME 108
Merge onto ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
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 42.5 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.3 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rumford, 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 Rumford, ME
This is one driving day of about 42.5 miles and 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Rumford, ME · 33m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Rumford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.83 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Rumford on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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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