How far is Waterville, ME from Rumford, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Rumford, ME is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
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 Waterville and Rumford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Rumford.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 4 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn right onto Elm Street
110 m · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Turn left onto Philbrick Street
872 ft · 39 sec · Philbrick Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Vienna Road
155 m · 13 sec · Vienna Road
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Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road
98 m · 6 sec · Knowlton Corner Road
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Continue on Chesterville Road
156 m · 11 sec · Chesterville Road
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Turn right onto Wilton Road
1698 ft · 34 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Continue on Depot Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto US Route 2 East
3003 ft · 1 min · US Route 2 East
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Continue on United States Highway 2
1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2
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Keep slight right to continue on United States Highway 2
1310 ft · 28 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
7 mi · 11 min · US Route 2 East
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Continue on US Highway 2
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 2
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Continue on Main Street
8.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1409 ft · 56 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Hancock Street
33 m · 4 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 Waterville 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.
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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 Waterville and Sunny near Rumford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Rumford?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 Waterville and 31.5 miles from Rumford.
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 17.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Rumford.
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 Waterville and Rumford. Straight-line distance: 45.25 mi (72.83 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: Rumford (-70.5509, 44.55367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $14.29 | $28.57 |
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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