Origin
Brightwater, ME
Afternoon in Brightwater on Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brightwater, ME to Bath, ME
Drive Time
28m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Brightwater, ME to Bath, ME covers 9.4 miles and takes about 28m 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.7 miles from Brightwater, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 9.4 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 0.3 miles in near Brightwater Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brightwater Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles (Meadowbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Berrys Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Brightwater Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Brightwater Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Meadowbrook Road
At end of road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Berrys Mill Road
Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
State Road
Enter roundabout onto State Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 North
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 |
| State Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Leeman Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| The Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Street | 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 Brightwater, ME and Bath, ME.
1
Start on The Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Boulevard
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Brightwater Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brightwater Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
4
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
5
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
6
Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Berrys Mill Road
7
Turn right onto State Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Road
8
Enter roundabout onto State Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Road
9
Continue on State Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Road
10
Take the ramp
306 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 1 North
11
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Leeman Highway
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street
13
Continue on Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Vine Street
14
Arrive at destination
Vine Street
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 4.7 miles from Brightwater, ME, or about 16m 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 9.4 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.7 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bath, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brightwater, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brightwater, ME
This is one driving day of about 9.4 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brightwater, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 4.7 mi from Brightwater, ME · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Brightwater, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bath, ME
The final approach into Bath, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bath, ME.
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
$3.01 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.83 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
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, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $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
Bath, ME
Afternoon in Bath on Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Brightwater, ME to Bath, ME covers 9.4 miles and takes about 28m 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 4.7 miles from Brightwater, 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 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brightwater Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles (Meadowbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Berrys Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brightwater, ME to Bath, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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