Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Ireland Corner, ME
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This 32.6-mile drive from Brunswick to Ireland Corner, Maine, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it primarily utilizes I-295 and local roads like Falmouth Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is budget-friendly for a short journey. The drive offers a mixed driving profile, meaning you'll experience both highway speeds and more local road conditions as you travel within the Northeast region. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's a convenient option for a quick regional transit.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Falmouth Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Blackstrap Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Gray Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Babbidge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,949 veh/hr typical · worst 2,466
Quietest
2 AM
~75 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Ireland Corner, ME.
Start on Pleasant Street
Turn left onto ME 24 Business
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto Falmouth Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100
Turn left onto Mountain Road
At end of road, turn right onto Blackstrap Road
Turn left onto Babbidge Road
Continue on Falmouth Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Brunswick, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95: NH-Mass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Auburn, Lewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100 / Gray Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| premium | $5.29 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Brunswick on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Ireland Corner on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
51°F
Yarmouth, ME
16 mi in
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
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.
Expect a drive that balances highway cruising with more local road navigation. Roughly half of this 32.6-mile journey is on highways like I-295 and the Falmouth Spur, offering a chance to pick up speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16 miles on I-295, providing a solid period of consistent travel. As you transition off the interstate, the character of the drive will shift to roads like Falmouth Road, introducing a different pace and driving experience. This mixed profile makes for a varied, yet manageable, 50-minute trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
593 ft
Total Descent
413 ft
Highest Point
429 ft
~27.9 mi in
Elevation Range
364 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brunswick, ME and Ireland Corner, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Lewiston.
Portland
Lewiston
Founded 1628
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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