Origin
Augusta, ME
Late night in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Brunswick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, ME
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Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 33.2 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 33.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 33.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
6
33.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Augusta, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor and Kittery.
Waterville
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Bangor
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Kittery
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lewiston Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 21.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on US 201; ME 27
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Memorial Circle
2
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
4
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
5
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
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
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 31A
Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto ME 196
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on ME 196
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
Route 196
13
Turn right onto US 201
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right
201 ft
·
17 sec
16
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
17
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Maine Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
4 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
43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 33.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Augusta, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 33.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Augusta, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor and Kittery.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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