Berwick, ME to Brunswick, ME is 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m via I 295 and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine. It's a largely highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss. Plan for a quick journey that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Berwick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
28.2 mi
34m
Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi
25m
North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
7m
School Street
4.6 mi
8m
Somersworth Road
2.6 mi
4m
Pleasant Street
1.7 mi
4m
Wells Street
1.5 mi
3m
Sanford Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 28.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on Rochester Street
52 ft·9 sec·Rochester Street
2
Turn left onto ME 9
196 ft·8 sec·Saw Mill Hill
3
Turn left onto ME 9
0.7 mi·1 min·School Street
4
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi·43 sec·Somersworth Road
5
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi·6 min·School Street
6
Continue on ME 9
2.2 mi·3 min·Somersworth Road
7
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.4 mi·1 min·Elm Street
8
Turn slight right onto ME 9
1.5 mi·3 min·Wells Street
9
Continue on ME 9
5.2 mi·7 min·North Berwick Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Sanford Road
11
Turn left
305 ft·9 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
24 mi·25 min·Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
28 mi·34 min·I 295
Exit 44Toward Downtown PortlandUse the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal RouteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi·4 min·Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour and a half, this trip offers excellent flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a late breakfast, and still arrive with plenty of daylight. The $11 fuel estimate suggests it's economical to fill up before you leave Berwick. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Maine Turnpike onto I 295 as the primary highway change you'll encounter. With minimal stops recommended, focus on enjoying the direct drive.
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 35.5 miles from Berwick, ME, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 16 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 49m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brunswick, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berwick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berwick, ME
This is one driving day of about 71.1 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Berwick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 28.2 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Turn left onto ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip|~24m in|ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip|~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
8
39.8 mi into trip|~53m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
8
68 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.45 one way
$22.89 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.59
$25.19
premium
$4.86
$13.62
$27.23
diesel
$5.61
$15.70
$31.40
Estimated Tolls: $1.45
Maine Turnpike
(24.2 mi)$1.45
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.3
0
$7.47
$3.41
Efficient EV
17.8
0
$6.22
$2.84
EV Truck/SUV
28.4
0
$9.95
$4.55
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Berwick, ME
Late night
in Berwick on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brunswick, ME
Late night
in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 71.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey utilizing major highways like I 295 and the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a significant stretch of consistent driving, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 28.2 miles on I 295. While the majority of the trip is on these faster roads, expect some transitions as you navigate onto and off the main arteries, particularly on roads like North Berwick Road. The overall feel is one of steady progress.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berwick, ME to Brunswick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
39.8 mi in|~53m|via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.45 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 Brunswick, 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: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: 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 Brunswick, ME before heading back.
