Origin
Brunswick, ME
Evening in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Wiscasset, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Wiscasset, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Wiscasset, ME covers 18.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Maine Street, Mason Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 18.3 mi | 28m |
| Maine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mason Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 18.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Wiscasset, 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
18 mi
·
28 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
US 1; ME 27
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
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Wiscasset, ME
Evening in Wiscasset on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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?
18.8 mi in 30m, mostly highway — 18.3 mi of that is on US 1.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m 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 30m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 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 Wiscasset, 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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