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Trip from Brunswick, ME to Rumford, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

61.9 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Brunswick, ME

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town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Rumford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brunswick, ME to Rumford, ME covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Auburn Road, Lisbon Street, Lewiston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Auburn Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

30.9 miles from Brunswick, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Auburn Road 19.4 mi 24m
Lisbon Street 11.6 mi 16m
Lewiston Road 5.7 mi 9m
Pleasant Street 4.1 mi 6m
Turner Street 3.3 mi 4m
State Route 108 3.1 mi 4m
Turner Road 3.1 mi 3m
Center Street 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Auburn Road — 19.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Rumford, ME.

1

Start on Pleasant Street

160 ft · 12 sec · Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn left onto ME 24 Business

0.4 mi · 1 min · Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto ME 196

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Route 196
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on ME 196

5.7 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on ME 196

12 mi · 16 min · Lisbon Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto US 202

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Court Street
9

Turn right onto Turner Street

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Turner Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
12

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
13

Continue on ME 4

1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
14

Turn left onto ME 108

2.6 mi · 3 min · Canton Road
15

Continue on Turner Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Turner Road
16

Continue on ME 108

3.0 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
17

Continue on ME 108

4.0 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
18

Continue on ME 108

6.7 mi · 9 min · Auburn Road
19

Continue on ME 108

1.2 mi · 1 min · Oxford Road
20

Continue on ME 108

3.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 108
21

Continue on ME 108

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
22

Turn right onto US 2

497 ft · 16 sec · Franklin Street
23

Turn right onto US 2

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Rumford Avenue
24

Continue on US 2

301 ft · 10 sec · Rumford Avenue
25

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

441 ft · 17 sec · Rumford Avenue
Use the right lane.
26

Turn left onto US 2

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Hancock Street
27

Arrive at destination

US 2

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.9 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.9 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rumford, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brunswick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brunswick, ME

This is one driving day of about 61.9 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Brunswick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Auburn Road for about 19.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewiston, ME

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Lewiston, ME to Rumford, ME

42.6 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Lisbon, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turner, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Flux Restaurant and Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lisbon Falls, Maine

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 8.8

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12074074109

Visit website

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lewiston, Maine

0.6 mi

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Maine

0.8 mi

Flux Restaurant and Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 8.8

Lisbon Falls, Maine

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12074074109

Visit website

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.1

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 17.7

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 17.7

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Brunswick, Maine

Hours: Closed

+12077297216

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 24 Business / Maine Street

Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | ME 196 / Route 196

Turn left onto ME 196 / Route 196

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
19.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 202 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
19.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | Turner Street

Turn right onto Turner Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | US 2 / Rumford Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.96 one way

$19.93 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.96 $21.93
premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
diesel $5.61 $13.67 $27.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brunswick, ME

Evening in Brunswick on Sunday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rumford, ME

Evening in Rumford on Sunday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

61.9 mi in 1h 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Auburn Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 24 Business / Maine Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 24 Business / Maine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (ME 196 / Route 196): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Auburn Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rumford, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 24 Business / Maine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (ME 196 / Route 196): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rumford, ME before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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