How far is Rumford, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Rumford, ME to Auburn, ME is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.97 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.24 mi
56.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.24 mi
Kilometers
56.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.16 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 PM EDT
Return by in Rumford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rumford
2026-04-18T11:17
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rumford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livermore
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Rumford
21.3 mi
00h 30m
To Auburn
21.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rumford and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rumford and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Hancock Street

    1740 ft · 60 sec · Hancock Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rumford Avenue

    144 m · 16 sec · Rumford Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Rumford Avenue

    68 m · 8 sec · Rumford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    856 ft · 26 sec · Portland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    1316 ft · 45 sec · Congress Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 108

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108

  8. 8

    Continue on Oxford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    151 m · 34 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rumford and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 45%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 9%
State Route 108
3.11 mi · 7%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 7%
Turner Street
2.97 mi · 7%
Center Street
2.91 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 30m from Rumford
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rumford and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rumford to Auburn?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 Rumford and 21.7 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rumford and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livermore.

BUS

Augusta, ME

36 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

59 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

60 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

62 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rumford and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 35.24 mi (56.71 km).

Rumford

#1 Rumford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population5,735
Coordinates44.5536700, -70.5509000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-70.550938, 44.553659)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
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 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rumford and Auburn. The current time is 11:17:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.