Origin
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Afternoon in Old Orchard Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Old Orchard Beach, 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
55m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
Spanning 43.9 miles through the Northeast, this straightforward trip connects Old Orchard Beach to Brunswick in about 55 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Ocean Park Road, I-95 North, and the Maine Turnpike to complete the journey. Since the duration is under an hour, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs between these two Maine locations. It serves as a practical, efficient link for anyone looking to traverse this section of the state without significant planning or long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 28.2 mi | 34m |
| Maine Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| I 195 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Saco Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Ocean Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 28.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on ME 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saco Avenue
2
Continue on ME 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Park Road
3
Turn straight onto I 195
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 195
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portland
5
Merge onto I 95
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
28 mi
·
34 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Old Orchard Beach, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 North: Portland
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
8
40.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
Maine Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, ME
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition between inland roads and major thoroughfares. While the route utilizes I-95 and the Maine Turnpike, it maintains a significant local feel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns shift as you move away from the coast toward Brunswick. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over sustained high-speed cruising. Staying alert at intersections is essential, as the route requires frequent adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of driving.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 4 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: at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
232 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
359 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
232 ft
~37.6 mi in
Elevation Range
217 ft
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.
Between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Bath and Coastal Route.
Portland
12.7 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 295
Bath
40.9 mi in
|
~49m
Coastal Route
40.9 mi in
|
~49m
About the Cities
Starting in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Full guide →Old Orchard Beach is a city of 8,800 people (2014) in the Southern Coast region of Maine. Old Orchard Beach has a seven-mile stretch of wide-open beach. There are 25 rides and arcade games at Palace Playland, its seaside amusement park. Funtown/Splashtown USA is home to one of the largest wooden roller coasters in the country, and to a ride featuring a 200-foot free-fall descent.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.47 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Brunswick, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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