Origin
Brunswick, ME
Late night in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Bath, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, ME
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Bath, ME
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Trip Overview
Brunswick to Bath is 8.4 miles and takes about 12 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief length and straightforward path, this is an easy drive that can be completed in a single day. It offers a very direct connection between these two coastal communities, focusing on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Maine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Commercial Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mason Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Bath, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
160 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto ME 24 Business
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Maine Street
3
Turn right onto Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mason Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 1 North
5
Merge onto US 1
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street
7
Continue on Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Vine Street
8
Arrive at destination
Vine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Depart onto Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mason Street
Turn right onto Mason Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 North
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bath, ME
Late night in Bath on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a 90% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on US 1, which forms the backbone of this short journey, later becoming Maine Street and Commercial Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on US 1. Expect a quick, efficient drive with minimal deviations, designed for straightforward transit between your starting and ending points.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Maine Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (ME 24 Business / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mason Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (ME 24 Business / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mason Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bath, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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