Origin
Oakland, ME
Morning in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, ME
Griffin Wooldridge
Center Vassalboro, ME
Daniel Miller
Trip Overview
Oakland, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME is 15.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Riverside Drive and Kennedy Memorial Drive, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for anyone needing to travel between these two communities. It's ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive without committing to a full day on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Drive | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Kennedy Memorial Drive | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Augusta Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Bog Road | 2.3 mi | 7m |
| Cross Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Carter Memorial Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Drive
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, ME and Center Vassalboro, ME.
1
Start on ME 23
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Libby Hill Road
2
Continue on ME 23
487 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rutter Avenue
3
Turn straight onto ME 11
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Church Street
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 137
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto ME 137 Alternate
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Kennedy Memorial Drive
6
Turn right onto ME 137
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Memorial Drive
7
Turn right onto US 201; ME 100
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Continue on US 201; ME 100
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
9
Turn left onto Bog Road
2.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bog Road
10
Turn right onto Cross Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Hill Road
11
Turn sharp left onto Crowell Hill Road
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crowell Hill Road
12
Arrive at destination
Crowell Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road
Turn right onto US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Bog Road
Turn left onto Bog Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Cross Hill Road
Turn right onto Cross Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Crowell Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Crowell Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Center Vassalboro, ME
Morning in Center Vassalboro on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads throughout the entire 15.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 3.7 miles on Riverside Drive. The drive will feel like a typical local commute, requiring your attention to navigation as you transition between Riverside Drive, Kennedy Memorial Drive, and Augusta Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Riverside Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Bog Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Cross Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Riverside Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 5.3 miles (US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Bog Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Cross Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Center Vassalboro, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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