Spanning 82.7 miles through the Northeast, this drive from Rumford to Scarborough is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads and the Maine Turnpike, making it a functional connection between the interior and the coast. Budgeting roughly $13 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Whether you are heading toward the Scarborough area for business or leisure, this route offers a practical and efficient way to transition between these two Maine locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Rumford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
29.4 mi
32m
Auburn Road
19.4 mi
24m
Washington Street
4.1 mi
5m
Pleasant Street
4 mi
5m
State Route 108
3.1 mi
4m
Turner Road
3.1 mi
3m
Turner Street
3 mi
4m
Center Street
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumford, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 2
0.3 mi·59 sec·Hancock Street
2
Continue on US 2
471 ft·16 sec·Rumford Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
223 ft·8 sec·Rumford Avenue
4
Turn right onto Portland Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Portland Street
5
Turn right onto Congress Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Congress Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto ME 108
0.5 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
7
Continue on ME 108
3.1 mi·4 min·State Route 108
8
Continue on ME 108
1.2 mi·1 min·Oxford Road
9
Continue on ME 108
6.7 mi·9 min·Auburn Road
10
Continue on ME 108
4.0 mi·5 min·Pleasant Street
11
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi·4 min·Turner Street
12
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi·17 sec·Turner Road
13
Continue on ME 108
2.6 mi·3 min·Canton Road
14
Merge onto ME 4
1.2 mi·1 min·Federal Road
15
Continue on ME 4
13 mi·14 min·Auburn Road
16
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Turner Road
17
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Center Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi·30 sec·Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi·50 sec·Minot Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi·5 min·Washington Street
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
23
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi·24 min·Maine Turnpike
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi·1 min·Samantha Smith Way
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
28
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi·1 min·Scarborough Connector
29
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 1
30
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
31
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 48-minute drive is quite manageable, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid potential traffic. Given the lack of mandatory stops, you can easily tailor the pace to suit your personal schedule. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will stay low at around $13, so you won’t need to worry about frequent refueling stops along the way. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to time your transit on the Maine Turnpike to avoid peak commuting hours. Because you spend over 40% of the trip on highways, ensure your vehicle is prepared for sustained speeds before leaving Rumford.
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 41.4 miles from Rumford, ME, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 56m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rumford, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rumford, ME
This is one driving day of about 82.7 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Rumford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 77.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Rumford Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Congress Street
Turn right onto Congress Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|ME 108 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 108 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.9 mi into trip|~57m in|ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.31 one way
$26.63 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.65
$29.30
premium
$4.86
$15.84
$31.67
diesel
$5.61
$18.26
$36.52
Estimated Tolls: $1.76
Maine Turnpike
(29.4 mi)$1.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.24
$3.31
EV Truck/SUV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.29
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 12, 2026
Origin
Rumford, ME
Late night
in Rumford on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
SW 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Late night
in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
41 mi in
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
6 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
1h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from local roads like Auburn Road and Washington Street onto the faster-paced Maine Turnpike. With a highway share of 41%, you spend a significant portion of your time on more controlled, high-speed stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the turnpike, where you will cover 29.4 miles of continuous highway driving. The transition between these road types means the character of your drive shifts from slower, local navigation to a steady, rhythmic interstate cruise. It is a functional route designed for efficiency rather than technical complexity, allowing you to maintain a consistent pace once you reach the highway.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Rumford Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.4 miles (Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (ME 108 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 82.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.76 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Scarborough, 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: at 0.4 miles (Rumford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (ME 108 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scarborough, ME before heading back.
