How far is Augusta, ME from Rumford, ME?
The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Rumford, ME is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Rumford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Rumford.
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Start on Memorial Circle
41 m · 3 sec · Memorial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
108 m · 11 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Summer Street
1164 ft · 33 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Route 133
1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133
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Continue on Route 133
2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 133
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Leeds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Leeds Road
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Continue on State Route 219
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 219
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Continue on Howes Corner Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Howes Corner Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Howes Corner Road
73 m · 7 sec · Howes Corner Road
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Turn right onto Auburn Road
1.3 mi · 1 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Oxford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road
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Continue on State Route 108
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108
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Continue on Bridge Street
3270 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
152 m · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Rumford Avenue
1212 ft · 42 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Continue on Rumford Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Rumford Avenue
134 m · 17 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Turn left onto Hancock Street
1740 ft · 59 sec · Hancock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Rumford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Auburn Road
Continue on Auburn Road
6.7 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rumford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Rumford?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Augusta and 25.8 miles from Rumford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rumford.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livermore.
Augusta, ME
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Rumford. Straight-line distance: 41.6 mi (66.95 km).
#1 Augusta
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
| Population | 18,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.3106200, -69.7794900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rumford
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,735 |
| Coordinates | 44.5536700, -70.5509000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rumford (-70.5509, 44.55367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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