Origin
Rumford, ME
Afternoon in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rumford, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Augusta, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Auburn Road, Howes Corner Road, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Auburn Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| Howes Corner Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| US 202 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Route 133 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 108 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Turner Street | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumford, ME and Augusta, ME.
1
Start on US 2
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hancock Street
2
Continue on US 2
471 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
4
Turn right onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Portland Street
5
Turn right onto Congress Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Congress Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto ME 108
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on ME 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
8
Continue on ME 108
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
9
Continue on ME 108
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Auburn Road
10
Continue on ME 108
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
11
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
12
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
13
Continue on ME 108
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
14
Merge onto ME 4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
15
Continue on ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Turn left onto ME:219
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Howes Corner Road
17
Continue on State Route 219
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 219
18
Continue on Leeds Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Leeds Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Route 133
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 133
21
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Summer Street
22
Continue on Union Street
355 ft
·
14 sec
·
Union Street
23
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Take the ramp
416 ft
·
11 sec
25
Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
26
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
27
Turn left
416 ft
·
8 sec
28
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Winthrop Road
29
Turn right onto Meadow Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Meadow Road
30
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
31
Turn right onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Armory Street
32
Continue on Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
33
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
34
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
35
Arrive at destination
US 201; ME 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Rumford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 51.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Rumford Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Congress Street
Turn right onto Congress Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
ME 108 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 108 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 4 / Federal Road
Merge onto ME 4 / Federal Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.19 | $18.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Augusta, ME
Afternoon in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Livermore, ME
26 mi in
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
5 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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
51.9 mi in 1h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Auburn Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Rumford Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Auburn Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Augusta, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, ME before heading back.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Augusta, ME
More from Rumford, ME
More trips to Augusta, ME
Explore more options from Rumford, ME or browse trips ending in Augusta, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.