Origin
Bath, ME
Evening in Bath on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bath, ME to Brightwater, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bath, ME
Andrea Piacquadio
Brightwater, ME
Vladislav Nahorny
Trip Overview
The drive from Bath, ME to Brightwater, ME covers 9.3 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Berrys Mill Road, Meadowbrook Road, Campbells Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Berrys Mill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.6 miles from Bath, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 9.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Berrys Mill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 27m 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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (State Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Bath
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Bath
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bath
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bath
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
State Road
Enter roundabout onto State Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Campbells Pond Road
At end of road, turn right onto Campbells Pond Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Brightwater Road
Turn right onto Brightwater Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Leeman Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| The Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Congress Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Berrys Mill Road
— 3.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath, ME and Brightwater, ME.
1
Start on Vine Street
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Vine Street
2
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Leeman Highway
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Bath
4
Keep slight left at fork
175 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Bath
5
Continue on Congress Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Congress Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto State Road
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Road
7
Continue on State Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Road
8
Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Berrys Mill Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Campbells Pond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
10
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
11
Continue on Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
12
Turn right onto Brightwater Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brightwater Road
13
Turn straight onto The Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
The Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.6 miles from Bath, ME, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 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 9 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brightwater, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Bath, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bath, ME
This is one driving day of about 9.3 miles and 27m.
At 9.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Berrys Mill Road for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Bath, ME · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Bath, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brightwater, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brightwater, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Brightwater on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
23 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
27m 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 Bath, ME to Brightwater, ME covers 9.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Berrys Mill Road, Meadowbrook Road, Campbells Pond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Bath, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 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 straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (State Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Bath, ME to Brightwater, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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