How far is Rumford, ME from Fryeburg Center, ME?

The driving distance from Rumford, ME to Fryeburg Center, ME is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.44 mi
01h 31m
Flight
38.71 mi
62.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.71 mi
Kilometers
62.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.44 mi
Kilometers
89.23 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fryeburg Center
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Rumford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rumford
2026-04-18T09:30
Arrive Fryeburg Center
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bethel
ME

Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA

From Rumford
27.7 mi
00h 45m
To Fryeburg Center
27.7 mi
00h 45m

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
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rumford and Fryeburg Center.

  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 right to continue on Rumford Avenue

    1303 ft · 44 sec · Rumford Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Street

    616 ft · 25 sec · Franklin Street

  5. 5

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

    154 m · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    16.1 mi · 25 min · Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mayville Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mayville Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Lovers Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on Songo Pond Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Songo Pond Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Crooked River Causeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Crooked River Causeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Crooked River Crossway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Crooked River Crossway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crooked River Crossway

    30 m · 2 sec · Crooked River Crossway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maine Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Maine Street

    2609 ft · 55 sec · Maine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lovell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Lovell Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lovell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prospect Avenue
16.1 mi · 29%
Main Street
14.7 mi · 27%
Mayville Road
6.34 mi · 11%
Songo Pond Road
5.84 mi · 11%
Crooked River Crossway
3.23 mi · 6%
Crooked River Causeway
2.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Prospect Avenue

Continue on Prospect Avenue

16.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 45m from Rumford
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rumford to Fryeburg Center?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Rumford and 27.7 miles from Fryeburg Center.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 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 Fryeburg Center.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bethel, 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 Bethel.

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Berlin, New Hampshire

32 mi away
318 Glen Ave
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North Conway, NH

47 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
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Conway, New Hampshire

54 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

79 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rumford and Fryeburg Center. Straight-line distance: 38.71 mi (62.29 km).

Rumford

#1 Rumford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population5,735
Coordinates44.5536700, -70.5509000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fryeburg Center

Fryeburg Center is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.0695100, -70.9447900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Rumford (-70.5509, 44.55367)
End: Fryeburg Center (-70.94479, 44.06951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 Fryeburg Center. The current time is 09:30:45.

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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.