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Trip from Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

52m

Distance

41 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Brunswick, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME covers 41 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Street, Main Street, Route 196 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.60 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

20.5 miles from Brunswick, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 41 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Street
Main Street
Route 196
Lewiston Road
I 295 North
Maine Turnpike
ME 3
Alfond Roundabout

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Maine Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Belgrade, ME.

1

Start on Pleasant Street

161 ft · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
2

Turn left onto Maine Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Maine Street
3

Continue on Main Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Route 196

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Route 196
5

Continue on Lewiston Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lewiston Road
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 295 North: Augusta
7

Merge slight left

21 mi · 23 min
8

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

9.8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike
9

Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
10

Keep slight left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

427 ft · 15 sec · ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout

240 ft · 4 sec · Alfond Roundabout
12

Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

118 ft · 2 sec · Bonenfant Roundabout
14

Exit the rotary

262 ft · 5 sec
15

Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Belgrade Road
16

Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

1.3 mi · 1 min · Civic Center Drive
17

Continue on Belgrade Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Belgrade Road
18

Continue on Augusta Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road
19

Turn left onto Depot Road

154 ft · 7 sec · Depot Road
20

Turn slight right

151 ft · 11 sec
21

Arrive at your destination

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 20.5 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 26m into the drive.

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 41 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.5 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belgrade, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Brunswick, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brunswick, ME

This is one driving day of about 41 miles and 52m.

At 41 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.5 mi from Brunswick, ME · 26m into the drive

city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gardiner, ME

21 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

Sidney, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gardiner, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belgrade, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Belgrade, 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

$6.60 one way

$13.20 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.26 $14.52
premium $4.86 $7.85 $15.70
diesel $5.61 $9.05 $18.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brunswick, ME

Evening in Brunswick on Wednesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belgrade, ME

Evening in Belgrade on Wednesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

20 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

52m 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 Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME covers 41 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Street, Main Street, Route 196. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Brunswick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.60 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 Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brunswick, ME to Belgrade, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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