Origin
Brightwater, ME
Evening in Brightwater on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brightwater, ME to Bowdoinham, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brightwater, ME
Vladislav Nahorny
Bowdoinham, ME
Ali Kazal
Trip Overview
The drive from Brightwater, ME to Bowdoinham, ME covers 23.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Middlesex Road, Berrys Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.73 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
11.6 miles from Brightwater, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Brightwater, ME to Bowdoinham, ME covers 23.2 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Meadowbrook Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1.2 miles (Meadowbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Meadowbrook Road
At end of road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Congress Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 South
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 24
Take the exit onto ME 24 toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: T...
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
ME 24 / Bypass Drive
Turn right onto ME 24 / Bypass Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Brightwater, ME to Bowdoinham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Lewiston along the way.
Lewiston
14.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via ME 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Middlesex Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Berrys Mill Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Bay Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Campbells Pond Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Brightwater Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| ME 24 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwater, ME and Bowdoinham, 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 Congress Avenue
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
Congress Avenue
9
Continue on Congress Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Congress Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1 South
11
Merge onto US 1
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
12
Take the exit onto ME 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
ME 24
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
13
Turn right onto ME 24
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bypass Drive
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto ME 24
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Middlesex Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on ME 24
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Road
16
Continue on ME 24
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Road
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Center Street
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Center Street
19
Arrive at destination
Center 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 11.6 miles from Brightwater, ME, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 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 23 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.6 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowdoinham, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Brightwater, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brightwater, ME
This is one driving day of about 23.2 miles and 49m.
At 23.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Brightwater, ME · 30m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.6 miles from Brightwater, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bowdoinham, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bowdoinham, 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
$3.73 one way
$7.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bowdoinham, ME
Evening in Bowdoinham on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
24 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
49m 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 Bowdoinham, ME covers 23.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Middlesex Road, Berrys Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 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 $3.73 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 23.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1.2 miles (Meadowbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Brightwater, ME to Bowdoinham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Lewiston along the way.
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