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Trip from Oakland, ME to Center Vassalboro, ME

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Oakland, ME, ME

Oakland, ME

Griffin Wooldridge

Downtown Center Vassalboro, ME, ME

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 4

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.

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

$2.50 one way

$4.99 round trip

$3.99/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.80 $5.60
premium $4.81 $3.01 $6.02
diesel $4.80 $3.00 $6.00

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026

Origin

Oakland, ME

Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Destination

Center Vassalboro, ME

Afternoon in Center Vassalboro on Sunday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

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

2 degrees cooler 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

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

398 ft 98 ft

Total Climb

450 ft

Total Descent

417 ft

Highest Point

398 ft

~2.3 mi in

Elevation Range

300 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Oakland, ME

Full guide →

Founded 1873

Oakland is a town in the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys region of Maine, which is a suburb of Waterville.

Top landmarks

  • • Memorial Hall — community center and war memorial in Oakland, Maine

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 with national parks nearby.

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 — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, 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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