Rumford to Portland is 76.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 42 minutes via Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Washington Street, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of Maine to another part of the Northeast, staying within the same state. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a mixed drive, so don't expect a constant highway pace. This route is straightforward for anyone looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Rumford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 33% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches on the Maine Turnpike, including one segment that lasts for 22.3 miles, which will feel like a more traditional highway drive. As you progress, the route incorporates roads like Auburn Road and Washington Street, suggesting a shift to more local thoroughfares. Expect the road conditions to vary, moving from faster travel to potentially slower, more built-up areas as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.9 miles (ME 108 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.9 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Rumford Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
6
41.9 mi into trip|~57m in|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.
8
70 mi into trip|~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
76.8 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 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
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 53Toward ME 26, ME 100: West FalmouthUse 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
2.6 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
31
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Portland Street
32
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Preble Street
33
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft·5 sec·Congress Street
34
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive with plenty of time to spare, or even head out in the afternoon. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical trip. While there are no mandatory stops suggested, you might want to consider a quick break during the longest stretch on the Maine Turnpike, which is 22.3 miles, to break up the driving. Planning your departure around potential local traffic on Auburn Road and Washington Street as you get closer to Portland is a good idea.
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 38.4 miles from Rumford, ME, or about 53m 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 53m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rumford, ME
This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Rumford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 38.4 mi from Rumford, ME
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.36 one way
$24.73 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.60
$27.21
premium
$4.86
$14.71
$29.41
diesel
$5.61
$16.96
$33.91
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
$12
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: 26.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.06
$3.69
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.72
$3.07
EV Truck/SUV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.92
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Rumford, ME
Afternoon
in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
SW 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Portland, ME
Afternoon
in Portland on Saturday
Local time
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rumford, ME to Portland, ME covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 38.4 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 $12.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (ME 108 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.9 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rumford, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
