How far is South Paris, ME from Rumford, ME?
The driving distance from South Paris, ME to Rumford, ME is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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 South Paris and Rumford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Paris and Rumford.
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Start on Market Square
3 m · 28 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Market Square
55 m · 9 sec · Market Square
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
564 ft · 7 sec · High Street
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on Bethel Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on South Main Street
4.7 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 232
6.7 mi · 12 min · Route 232
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Turn right onto South Rumford Road
9.4 mi · 17 min · South Rumford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Avenue
2608 ft · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
154 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
152 m · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Rumford Avenue
1212 ft · 42 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Continue on Rumford Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Rumford Avenue
134 m · 17 sec · Rumford Avenue
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Turn left onto Hancock Street
1740 ft · 59 sec · Hancock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Paris and Rumford.
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 right onto South Rumford Road
9.41 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rumford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Paris to Rumford?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from South Paris and 15.7 miles from Rumford.
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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rumford.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Paris and Rumford. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.81 km).
#1 South Paris
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 44.2236800, -70.5133900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rumford
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,735 |
| Coordinates | 44.5536700, -70.5509000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 2 (-70.550938, 44.553659)
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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