How far is Rumford, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Rumford, ME to Portland, ME is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
81.77 mi
01h 42m
Flight
63.6 mi
102.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.6 mi
Kilometers
102.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.77 mi
Kilometers
131.59 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Rumford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:42 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 Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Rumford
38.4 mi
00h 51m
To Portland
43.4 mi
00h 51m

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
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  32. 32

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

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  33. 33

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

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 27%
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 24%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 5%
State Route 108
3.11 mi · 4%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 51m from Rumford
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Rumford and 43.4 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 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 Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rumford and Portland. Straight-line distance: 63.6 mi (102.35 km).

Rumford

#1 Rumford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-70.550938, 44.553659)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.84 $25.67
Premium $4.86 $13.99 $27.98
Diesel $6.00 $17.27 $34.54

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 Portland. The current time is 11:17:35.

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.