How far is Rumford, ME from South Paris, ME?
The driving distance from Rumford, ME to South Paris, ME is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rumford and South Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumford and South Paris.
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Start on Hancock Street
1740 ft · 60 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Rumford Avenue
144 m · 16 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Rumford Avenue
1303 ft · 44 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Continue on Franklin Street
616 ft · 25 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
154 m · 12 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
2608 ft · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto South Rumford Road
9.4 mi · 17 min · South Rumford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 232
6.7 mi · 12 min · Route 232
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
4.7 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bethel Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on High Street
157 m · 12 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Market Square
47 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rumford and South Paris.
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.
South Rumford Road
Turn left onto South Rumford Road
9.42 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Rumford and Rain Showers Likely near South Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rumford to South Paris?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Rumford and 15.7 miles from South Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rumford and Rain Showers Likely near South Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rumford and South Paris. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.81 km).
#1 Rumford
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,735 |
| Coordinates | 44.5536700, -70.5509000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Paris
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 44.2236800, -70.5133900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Paris (-70.51339, 44.22368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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