Origin
Bridgton, ME
Evening in Bridgton on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, ME to Falmouth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgton, ME
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Falmouth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Falmouth, ME covers 39.6 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roosevelt Trail, Portland Road, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 39.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
478 ft
79 ft
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
605 ft
Highest Point
478 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
398 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 302 / Portland Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Falmouth, ME is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.4 miles (ME 100 / Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302 / Portland Road
Turn right onto US 302 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
6
35.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
ME 100 / Allen Avenue
Turn left onto ME 100 / Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
39.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Falmouth Road
Continue onto Falmouth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Allen Avenue | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Falmouth Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Falmouth, ME.
1
Start on US 302
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
5
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
6
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
7
Continue on US 302
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto ME 100
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Allen Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Falmouth Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Road
10
Continue on Falmouth Road
76 ft
·
9 sec
·
Falmouth Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Falmouth Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Bridgton, ME · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Bridgton, 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
$6.37 one way
$12.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Falmouth on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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 Bridgton, ME to Falmouth, ME covers 39.6 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Portland Road, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Bridgton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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.
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Falmouth, ME is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.4 miles (ME 100 / Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bridgton, ME to Falmouth, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 79 ft to 478 ft elevation with about 234 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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