Origin
Rumford, ME
Evening in Rumford on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rumford, ME to City of Portland, ME
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
81.3 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rumford, ME
César O'neill
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Traveling from Rumford to Portland covers 81.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the journey in one go without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. By utilizing a mix of local roads like Auburn Road and Washington Street alongside the Maine Turnpike, you get a balanced experience that transitions from inland Maine toward the coast. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, this straightforward drive offers a reliable connection between these two Maine hubs.
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
40.7 miles from Rumford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 81.3-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 31% of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring on the Maine Turnpike for 22.3 miles. Outside of that interstate section, your drive includes navigating local corridors like Auburn Road and Washington Street, which provide a different pace compared to the high-speed turnpike. As you progress, the road shifts from the rural character of Rumford to the more developed transit routes leading into Portland. Expect a combination of steady highway cruising and more technical local driving that requires you to stay alert through changing speed zones.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.4 miles in near Rumford Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 81.3 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 0.4 miles (Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.9 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Rumford Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
41.9 mi into trip
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~57m in
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ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
55.5 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
70 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
6
76.2 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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Marginal Way
Turn left onto Marginal Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.3 mi | 23m |
| Auburn Road | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumford, ME and City of Portland, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
17
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Use the none lane.
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft
·
3 sec
27
Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
28
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
30
Turn left onto US 302; ME 100
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
31
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
Use the none lane.
32
Turn right onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
35
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
36
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
37
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
38
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
39
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
40
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
41
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
42
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 2-hour and 8-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire distance without needing to plan for formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $13 estimated cost. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider timing your departure to avoid peak traffic periods on the Maine Turnpike. To make the most of your travel, ensure your vehicle is ready for the transition between local roads and the highway sections. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to decide exactly when to pull over for a break or a quick meal along the way.
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 40.7 miles from Rumford, ME, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 80 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 55m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rumford, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 81.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rumford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 22.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Rumford, ME · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Rumford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Portland, ME
The final approach into City of Portland, 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 City of Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.01 one way
$26.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
Maine Turnpike
(22.3 mi)
$1.33
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
$13
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: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
City of Portland, ME
Evening in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 8m 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 Rumford, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 81.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Rumford, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.01 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 81.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.9 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rumford, ME to City of Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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