Origin
Rumford, ME
Afternoon in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
12:34 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 14m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Augusta, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rumford Avenue, Portland Street, Congress Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 51.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rumford Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rumford Avenue | — | — |
| Portland Street | — | — |
| Congress Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| State Route 108 | — | — |
| Oxford Road | — | — |
| Auburn Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rumford Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumford, ME and Augusta, ME.
1
Start on Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hancock Street
2
Continue on Rumford Avenue
472 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on 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
·
45 sec
·
Congress Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on State Route 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
8
Continue on Oxford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
9
Continue on Auburn Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Auburn Road
10
Continue on Pleasant Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
11
Continue on Turner Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
12
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
13
Continue on Canton Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
14
Merge slight left onto Federal Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
15
Continue on Auburn Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Turn left onto Howes Corner Road
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 the end of the 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
354 ft
·
15 sec
·
Union Street
23
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Take the ramp slight left
417 ft
·
11 sec
25
Merge slight right onto US 202
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 202
26
Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
27
Turn left
417 ft
·
8 sec
28
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Winthrop Road
29
Turn right onto Meadow Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Meadow Road
30
Turn left onto Western Avenue
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 State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
34
Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
35
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Rumford, ME · 37m into the drive
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 25.6 miles from Rumford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, ME
The final approach into Augusta, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
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
12:34 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 14m 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 Augusta, ME covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rumford Avenue, Portland Street, Congress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 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 $8.24 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.
The drive from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rumford, ME to Augusta, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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