This page delivers traffic analytics for Cumberland County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cumberland County, Maine among 923 road miles divided in 21,028 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 232 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,686
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
19.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,147
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,686 vehicles per day in Cumberland County, Maine that results in 6,382,380 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maine state averages: At 6,686 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Cumberland carries 38% more traffic than the state average of 4,836 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 6,382,380 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year), about 20% of Maine's statewide total. At 32.7 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. At 31% higher than the state level, the 19.1% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Cumberland stands out as having the highest traffic volume in Maine - 6,686 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.7 minutes is longer than 7% of counties in Maine.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
12,302
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
33.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,322
A significant volume of traffic in Cumberland County, Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,302 vehicles per day, 94% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,356 vehicles per day. That average covers 182 highway road miles divided in 1,165 segments (average segment length 827 ft), together carrying 2,338,192 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈853 million per year). By highway travel volume, Cumberland ranks first in Maine. Trucks constitute 12.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.3%) is in line with the state average for similar road classifications. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 50% of counties in Maine. 86% of counties in Maine see fewer highway trucks per day than Cumberland's roughly 1,513.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,356
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
18.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,459
The non-highway road network in Cumberland County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,356 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,302 vehicles per day. That average covers 740 non-highway road miles divided in 19,863 segments (average segment length 197 ft), together carrying 4,044,188 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 54% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.3% is 32% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 7% of counties in Maine. At $98,147, the average driver income for trips originating here is the highest in Maine. Cumberland has the lowest median driver age in Maine - 48 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +17% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cumberland County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +17% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cumberland
Maine
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,686
4,836
+38.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.1%
8.7%
-7.0%
Truck % (Highway)
12.3%
12.3%
-0.4%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
34.6 min
-5.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,686 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Cumberland has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Maine, at 6,686 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Cumberland roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $98,147 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 17% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,325 vehicles per day - a 20% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.3% on highways.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cumberland County, Maine. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
