Origin
Berwick, ME
Morning in Berwick on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwick, ME to Falmouth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwick, ME
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Falmouth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwick, ME to Falmouth, ME covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, North Berwick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 51.1 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Turn left onto ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
6
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Falmouth, Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward Falmouth, Cumberland
5
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Berwick, ME to Falmouth, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
39.8 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| I 295 | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| School Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 24.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, ME and Falmouth, ME.
1
Start on Rochester Street
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rochester Street
2
Turn left onto ME 9
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saw Mill Hill
3
Turn left onto ME 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
4
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Somersworth Road
5
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
6
Continue on ME 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
7
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Turn slight right onto ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
9
Continue on ME 9
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
11
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward Falmouth, Cumberland
16
Keep slight right at fork
180 ft
·
4 sec
17
Turn straight onto Bucknam Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bucknam Road
18
Continue on Falmouth Road
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Falmouth Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Falmouth Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Berwick, ME · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Berwick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Falmouth, ME
The final approach into Falmouth, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.45
Maine Turnpike
(24.2 mi)
$1.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 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 | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Falmouth, ME
Morning in Falmouth on Saturday
Local time
11:33 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
12 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
1h 9m 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 Berwick, ME to Falmouth, ME covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, North Berwick Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Berwick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Berwick, ME to Falmouth, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
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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