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Millinocket, ME
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9:17 PM
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Current temp
47°F
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Trip from Millinocket, ME to Brunswick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
176.5 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millinocket, ME
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Trip Overview
Millinocket to Brunswick is 176.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m via I 95 and I 295, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and covers ground entirely within Maine. Expect a straightforward highway-focused drive for the majority of your trip. With a recommended one-day drive time, this route is ideal for a quick transition between points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.2 miles from Millinocket, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 140.9 mi | 2h 29m |
| I 295 | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 9m |
| Route 157 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Medway Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Central Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lewiston Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 140.9 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millinocket, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on ME 11; ME 157
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
2
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 157
3
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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Main Street
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Old Main Street
5
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 11
6
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Main Street
7
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Medway Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
141 mi
·
2 hr 29 min
·
I 95
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 295
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 31A
Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto ME 196
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on ME 196
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
Route 196
14
Turn right onto US 201
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right
201 ft
·
17 sec
17
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
18
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3h 21m drive, consider an early morning departure from Millinocket to avoid any potential traffic closer to Brunswick. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility with stops. The longest stretch without a major change in direction is 140.9 miles on I 95, so plan for a fuel stop before or during that segment if needed, especially with a $28 fuel budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to your destination, as services can become less frequent on rural interstate stretches.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.2 miles from Millinocket, ME, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brunswick, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Millinocket, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millinocket, ME
This is one driving day of about 176.5 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Millinocket, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 140.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Millinocket, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 152.1 and 176.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
152.1 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
8
173.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
5
174 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
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ME 196 / Lewiston Road
Merge onto ME 196 / Lewiston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
174.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
|
US 201 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 201 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
176.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
|
Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.41 one way
$56.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $31.26 | $62.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $33.80 | $67.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.53 | $8.47 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.44 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.71 | $11.30 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Brunswick, ME
Night in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 21m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 164.3
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National Monument
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the 176.5 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 140.9 miles on I 95, indicating extended periods of consistent highway cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach Brunswick, where Main Street will be your final approach. Expect a relatively smooth drive with frequent exits on the interstate segments.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 152.1 miles in near I 295.
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 3h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 152.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174 miles (ME 196 / Lewiston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 176.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: at 152.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174 miles (ME 196 / Lewiston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Brunswick, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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