How far is Rumford, ME from Waterville, ME?
The driving distance from Rumford, ME to Waterville, ME is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rumford and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumford and Waterville.
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Start on Hancock Street
33 m · 8 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1409 ft · 48 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto River Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
8.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 2
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 West
7 mi · 11 min · US Route 2 West
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Continue on United States Highway 2
2544 ft · 42 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
3003 ft · 1 min · US Route 2 East
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Chesterville Road
834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road
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Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road
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Turn left onto Vienna Road
565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road
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Turn right onto Philbrick Street
949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Continue on Mercer Road
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chaplin Street
988 ft · 18 sec · Chaplin Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1512 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
110 m · 18 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Post Office Square
13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rumford and Waterville.
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.
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12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Rumford and Sunny near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rumford to Waterville?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
New Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Rumford and 33.7 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rumford and Sunny near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near New Sharon
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 New Sharon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rumford and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 45.25 mi (72.83 km).
#1 Rumford
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,735 |
| Coordinates | 44.5536700, -70.5509000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.38 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
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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