Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 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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Long Island, ME
David Kanigan
Brunswick to Long Island is 32.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via I 295, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on the highway, so expect a straightforward drive. With only 1 recommended day for this journey, it's perfect for those looking for a brief escape without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Great Diamond - Diamond Cove | 2.8 mi | 28m |
| Portland - Little Diamond | 2.1 mi | 15m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US 1A | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Little Diamond - Great Diamond | 0.9 mi | 7m |
| Cumberland Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Island Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 31 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,388 veh/hr typical · worst 2,895
Quietest
2 AM
~84 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
28.4×
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 Long Island, 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 onto US 1A
Continue on Maine State Pier
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Portland - Little Diamond
Turn right onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond
Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
Continue on Ponce Landing
Turn right onto Island Avenue
Turn left onto Parson Lane
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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.4 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 0 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| premium | $5.29 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
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
63°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Long Island on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly 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.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the drive on major roadways like I 295. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 21.1 miles on I 295, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, you'll transition to local roads like Great Diamond and Portland - Little Diamond as you approach your destination, adding a different feel to the final leg of your journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Great Diamond - Diamond Cove. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 24 Business / Maine Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 24 Business / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 1 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
275 ft
Highest Point
221 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
226 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brunswick, ME to Long Island, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
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
The Town of Long Island covers Long Island in Maine. It has a population of around 200 people. Seasonal residents causes the population to increase to over 700 during the summer. It seceded from the City of Portland in 1993 and became a town. The island became a popular tourist spot after World War II.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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, 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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