Origin
Bridgton, ME
Late night in Bridgton on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, ME to Brunswick, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgton, ME
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Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bridgton to Brunswick covers 54.1 miles across the beautiful Northeast region of Maine. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of $9, the trip remains very cost-effective for most travelers. While you will utilize sections of I-295, the primary journey relies on local thoroughfares like the Roosevelt Trail and Poland Spring Road. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to easily complete the loop in a single afternoon. This route offers a straightforward connection between these two Maine hubs, providing a practical way to transition from the inland areas toward the coast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Poland Spring Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Webbs Mills Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Egypt Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Yarmouth Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on US 302
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 302
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
4
Turn left onto ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
5
Continue on ME 11
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Poland Spring Road
6
Turn right onto ME 85
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Webbs Mills Road
7
Turn left onto Egypt Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Egypt Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto North Raymond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Raymond Road
9
Merge onto ME 26
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Shaker Road
10
Continue on Shaker Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaker Road
11
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; ME 4
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Yarmouth Road
14
Continue on ME 115
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Walnut Hill Road
16
Continue on ME 115
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn left onto York Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
York Street
18
Turn straight onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
19
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
20
Merge onto I 295
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 295
21
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 24.6 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Raymond Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Raymond Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
ME 26 / Shaker Road
Merge onto ME 26 / Shaker Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
ME 115 / Walnut Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 115 / Walnut Hill Road
Navigation decision point
8
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Brunswick, ME
Late night in Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
56°F
Gray, ME
27 mi in
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate away from Bridgton. Only 22% of your journey takes place on high-speed highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 10.5-mile segment on I-295, which serves as the most consistent portion of the trip. Transitioning from the Roosevelt Trail and Poland Spring Road into the interstate environment creates a noticeable shift in pace. You should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over the monotony of long-distance highway cruising.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near North Raymond Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 54.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 24.6 miles (North Raymond Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (ME 26 / Shaker Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
533 ft
65 ft
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
645 ft
Highest Point
533 ft
~15.5 mi in
Elevation Range
468 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridgton, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
Bath
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Coastal Route
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in Bridgton, ME
Full guide →Bridgton is a city in Maine.
Arriving in Brunswick, ME
Full guide →Pay a visit to picturesque Brunswick, Maine, and you'll discover something special, something greater than the sum of its parts. It's a classic New England charmer to be sure. Surrounded by pine forests and nestled into a crook of the Androscoggin River, natural beauty is in no short supply. History buffs will appreciate Bowdoin College and her several museums of note; while literature mavens will recognize Brunswick as the setting where Harriet Beecher Stowe penned Uncle Tom's Cabin, a 19th century clarion call for America's abolitionist movement. Today, several talented chefs have chosen to call this town of 22,000 (2020) home. They've taken the areas already burgeoning food scene and iterated on it, serving up some truly extraordinary cuisine. When you combine the gastronomic offerings, retail options, and a proximity to nature—well, it just adds up to package that's hard to beat.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 24.6 miles (North Raymond Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (ME 26 / Shaker Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
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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