Origin
Falmouth, ME
Late night in Falmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth, 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
39m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth, ME
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Bath, ME
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Trip Overview
Falmouth to Bath is 29.3 miles and takes about 39m via I-295 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick relocation or an easy day trip with minimal time commitment. You'll find this route offers a mix of highway speed and local road navigation, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points efficiently. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or breaking up the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| Mill Street | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bucknam Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Falmouth Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 17.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, ME and Bath, ME.
1
Start on Falmouth Road
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
Falmouth Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bucknam Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto I 295
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 295
5
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Mill Street
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight right onto Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street
9
Continue on Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Vine Street
10
Arrive at destination
Vine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bucknam Road
Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
18 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:34 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
39m 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 presents a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highways, primarily I-295. You'll experience a longer stretch of 17.4 miles on I-295, allowing for consistent speed and forward progress. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to local streets like Mill Street and Pleasant Street in Bath, offering a change of pace from the interstate. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and more town-centric driving as you navigate the final miles.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bucknam Road.
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 39m 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 (Bucknam Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Falmouth, ME to Bath, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Coastal Route along the way.
Coastal Route
18 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on I 295. 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 (Bucknam Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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