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Trip from Rumford, ME to Fryeburg Center, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

55.4 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Rumford, ME

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Downtown Fryeburg Center, ME, ME

Fryeburg Center, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rumford, ME to Fryeburg Center, ME covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Prospect Avenue, Main Street, Mayville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on Prospect Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.92 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.

Midpoint

27.7 miles from Rumford, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Prospect Avenue 16.1 mi 25m
Main Street 14.7 mi 25m
Mayville Road 6.3 mi 9m
Songo Pond Road 5.8 mi 9m
Crooked River Crossway 3.2 mi 4m
Crooked River Causeway 3 mi 4m
Lovell Road 2.6 mi 4m
Maine Street 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Prospect Avenue — 16.1 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rumford, ME and Fryeburg Center, 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 right at fork onto US 2

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Rumford Avenue
4

Continue on US 2

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Franklin Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

504 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on US 2

16 mi · 25 min · Prospect Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 2; ME 5

6.3 mi · 9 min · Mayville Road
8

Turn sharp left onto ME 5; ME 35

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lovers Lane
9

Continue on ME 5; ME 35

5.8 mi · 9 min · Songo Pond Road
10

Continue on ME 5; ME 35

3.0 mi · 4 min · Crooked River Causeway
11

Continue on ME 5; ME 35

3.2 mi · 4 min · Crooked River Crossway
12

Continue on ME 5; ME 35

99 ft · 2 sec · Crooked River Crossway
13

Turn right onto ME 5

1.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Street
14

Continue on Main Street

8.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street
15

Continue on Maine Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Maine Street
16

Continue on Main Street

6.2 mi · 10 min · Main Street
17

Continue on ME 5

2.6 mi · 4 min · Lovell Road
18

Arrive at destination

Lovell Road

Trip Plan

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 27.7 miles from Rumford, ME, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 12 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.7 miles or 44m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fryeburg Center, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rumford, ME

This is one driving day of about 55.4 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Rumford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Prospect Avenue for about 16.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bethel, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethel, ME

28 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

Oxford County, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bethel, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.7 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Elizabeth Inn and Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bethel, Maine

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 23.8

+12078241089

Visit website

The Elizabeth Inn and Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 23.8

Bethel, Maine

+12078241089

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 19.8

Newry, Maine

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12078243000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 36 — 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 | US 2 / Rumford Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 2 / Bridge Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
23.3 mi into trip | ~37m in | ME 5; ME 35 / Lovers Lane

Turn sharp left onto ME 5; ME 35 / Lovers Lane

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3
36 mi into trip | ~57m in | ME 5 / Maine Street

Turn right onto ME 5 / Maine Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.92 one way

$17.84 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $9.81 $19.63
premium $4.86 $10.61 $21.22
diesel $5.61 $12.23 $24.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.85 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.76 $3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rumford, ME

Afternoon in Rumford on Saturday

Local time

2:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fryeburg Center, ME

Afternoon in Fryeburg Center on Saturday

Local time

2:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Bethel, ME

28 mi in

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

12 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 31m 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?

55.4 mi in 1h 31m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Prospect Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 2 / Rumford Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Rumford, ME to Fryeburg Center, ME is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 2 / Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (US 2 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (ME 5; ME 35 / Lovers Lane): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Prospect Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (US 2 / Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (US 2 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (ME 5; ME 35 / Lovers Lane): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fryeburg Center, 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.

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