How far is Lewiston, ME from Rumford, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Rumford, ME is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Rumford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Rumford.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
38 m · 6 sec · Sabattus Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1451 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1281 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Center Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 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 Lewiston 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
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Rumford?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 21.3 miles from Lewiston and 21.3 miles from Rumford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewiston 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 Lewiston and Rumford. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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