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Around the midpoint, short detour
Augusta, Maine
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
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Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
163.1 mi
263 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownville, ME
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Biddeford, ME
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Brownville to Biddeford is 163.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m via I 95 and I 295, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick trip. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without a lot of detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.6 miles from Brownville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 53.5 mi | 58m |
| I 295 | 53.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Dexter Road | 11.9 mi | 19m |
| Milo Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Maine Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| Dover Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Moosehead Trail | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville, ME and Biddeford, ME.
Start on Church Street
Continue on High Street
Turn left onto ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
Turn right onto ME 7
Continue on ME 7
Continue on ME 7
Continue on ME 7
Continue on ME 7
Continue on ME 7
Continue on ME 7
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
Continue on Ox Bow Road
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto ME 112
Continue on ME 112
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
Arrive at destination
Given the 3h 27m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Biddeford comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The fuel cost is estimated at $26, so plan accordingly before you depart. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 95 to I 295, as this is a key point in navigating the route efficiently. This shorter drive allows for a relaxed pace, meaning you can depart when convenient and still arrive at your destination with time to spare.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 36 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biddeford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brownville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownville, ME
This is one driving day of about 163.1 miles and 3h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Brownville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Augusta, Maine
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+12074801121
Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant
Waterville, Maine
Villager Family Restaurant
Waterville, Maine
Around the midpoint, short detour
Augusta, Maine
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+12074801121
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Waterville, Maine
Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm
+12078732828
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Waterville, Maine
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+12078726231
Near the start, short detour
Brownville Junction, Maine
Hours: Closed
+12079656119
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Dexter, Maine
Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm
+12079242217
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
Newport, Maine
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+12073683374
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Milo, Maine
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12072799850
Early in the drive, ~12 min detour
Pittsfield, Maine
Hours: Closed
+12074878181
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Portland, Maine
Hours: 1–7 pm
+12072746007
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Portland, Maine
Hours: 4–8 pm
+12078087696
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Augusta, Maine
+12076262385
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Portland, Maine
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+12077678227
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Westbrook, Maine
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
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5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 160.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$26.26 one way
$52.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $28.89 | $57.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.23 | $62.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
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
$26
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Augusta Comfort Inn Civic Center - Tesla Supercharger
Augusta, ME
16 DCFC
Elm Plaza Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Waterville, ME
12 DCFC
Marketplace at Augusta - Tesla Supercharger
Augusta, ME
8 DCFC
Quirk Ford of Augusta
Hallowell, ME
4 DCFC
11 Seahawk Ave Parking Lot
Brunswick, ME
4 DCFC
Shuman Motors, Inc
Augusta, ME
2 DCFC
Bill Dodge Hyundai
Brunswick, ME
2 DCFC
IRVINGOIL ME-NWPT-L3-0001
Newport, ME
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.13 | $7.83 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.83 | $10.44 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brownville on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Biddeford on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
50°F
Augusta, ME
82 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This is a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 95 and I 295. You'll experience the efficiency of highway travel for most of the 163.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 53.5 miles on I 95, so be prepared for sustained driving on this section. While the profile is largely highway, Dexter Road offers a brief change of pace before rejoining the main thoroughfares. Overall, anticipate a smooth, relatively fast-paced journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near ME 15 / East Main Street.
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 163.1 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 17.8 miles (ME 15 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 99 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brownville, ME to Biddeford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 163.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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