Origin
Sanford, ME
Afternoon in Sanford on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sanford, ME to Rumford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
105.9 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sanford, ME
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Rumford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sanford, ME to Rumford, ME covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, River Street, Cottage Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.05 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
52.9 miles from Sanford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Cottage Street | — | — |
| Sanford Road | — | — |
| Biddeford Road | — | — |
| Alfred Road | — | — |
| Alfred Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, ME and Rumford, ME.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on River Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
4
Turn right onto Cottage Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Street
5
Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
6
Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
7
Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
8
Continue on Alfred Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
9
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
11
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
16
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Minot Avenue
17
Continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
18
Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
19
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
20
Continue on Auburn Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
21
Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
22
Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
23
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
24
Continue on Turner Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
25
Continue on Pleasant Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
26
Continue on Auburn Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Auburn Road
27
Continue on Oxford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
28
Continue on State Route 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
29
Continue on Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
30
Turn right onto Franklin Street
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
31
Turn right onto Rumford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
32
Continue on Rumford Avenue
302 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
33
Keep slight right to continue on Rumford Avenue
440 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
34
Turn left onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hancock Street
35
Arrive at your destination
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 52.9 miles from Sanford, ME, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rumford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sanford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Sanford, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.05 one way
$34.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Rumford, ME
Afternoon in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
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
2h 16m 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?
105.9 mi in 2h 16m 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.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sanford, ME to Rumford, ME is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Sanford, ME to Rumford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Sanford, ME
Full guide →Sanford is a small town is southern Maine. It includes the village of Springvale.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sanford, ME to Rumford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rumford, 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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