Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rumford, ME
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Auburn, ME
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If you are looking to travel between Rumford and Auburn, Maine, this 42.5-mile route offers a direct path through the Northeast. You can expect the journey to take roughly 58 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the drive is quite economical for those traversing this part of the state. Because the total duration is under an hour, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer local roads over major interstates, as you will rely primarily on Auburn Road, Pleasant Street, and State Route 108.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this local route, which feels far removed from a standard interstate grind. Only 7% of your travel occurs on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on smaller, more technical roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 19.4-mile segment along Auburn Road. As you transition between the various roads, stay focused on the constant turns that define the character of this drive. It is a practical, hands-on trip that requires your full attention behind the wheel.
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
Balances navigation complexity with total 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
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.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Auburn, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Afternoon in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Sunny
56°F
Livermore, ME
21 mi in
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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