Origin
Topsham, ME
Late night in Topsham on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Topsham, ME to Brightwater, 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
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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.
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Trip Overview
Topsham to Brightwater is 17.2 miles and takes about 39 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Maine, making it a convenient and straightforward trip. You'll be navigating a mix of roads as you travel between these two Northeast locations. Given the brief travel time, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as a connecting drive between points of interest within the region. It's a practical choice for maximizing your time exploring rather than spending it on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Berrys Mill Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Campbells Pond Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Brightwater Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Winter Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topsham, ME and Brightwater, ME.
1
Start on Winter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Winter Street
2
Continue on Winter Street
273 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winter Street
3
Turn right onto US 201; ME 24 Business
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Maine Street
5
Turn left onto Mason Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mason Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 1 North
7
Merge onto US 1
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
8
Take the exit
335 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Park & Ride
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto State Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Road
10
Enter roundabout onto State Road
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Road
11
Continue on State Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Road
12
Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Berrys Mill Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Campbells Pond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
14
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
15
Continue on Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
16
Turn right onto Brightwater Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brightwater Road
17
Turn straight onto The Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
The Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 201; ME 24 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto US 201; ME 24 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Mason Street
Turn left onto Mason Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 North
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Park & Ride
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Park & Ride
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
State Road
Enter roundabout onto State Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Brightwater, ME
Late night in Brightwater on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
18 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
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?
Expect a mixed drive on this 17.2-mile journey, with 41% of the route utilizing highway conditions. The longest stretch without a significant break is 7.1 miles along US 1, which offers a consistent pace. As you transition from US 1 to Berrys Mill Road and then Meadowbrook Road, the character of the drive will likely shift, potentially introducing more local road segments and slower speeds. This variation means you'll experience different driving environments during your short trip, keeping things from becoming monotonous.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.7 miles in near US 201; ME 24 Business / Main Street.
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 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 201; ME 24 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Mason Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Topsham, ME to Brightwater, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Park & Ride along the way.
Park & Ride
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 17.2 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 (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 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: at 0.7 miles (US 201; ME 24 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Mason Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brightwater, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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