Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, ME and Center Vassalboro, ME.
Start on ME 23
Continue on ME 23
Turn straight onto ME 11
Continue on ME 11; ME 137
Turn slight right onto ME 137 Alternate
Turn right onto ME 137
Turn right onto US 201; ME 100
Continue on US 201; ME 100
Turn left onto Bog Road
Turn right onto Cross Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Crowell Hill Road
Arrive at destination
4 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.
Turn right onto US 201; ME 100 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Bog Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cross Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto Crowell Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $5.29 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Oakland on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Center Vassalboro on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
398 ft
~2.3 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
Founded 1873
Oakland is a town in the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys region of Maine, which is a suburb of Waterville.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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