Origin
Brunswick, ME
Evening in Brunswick on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Bridgton, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, ME
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Bridgton, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head inland from the coast, this 54.2-mile journey from Brunswick to Bridgton is a straightforward day trip. Expect about 1 hour and 26 minutes of driving time, making it an easy jaunt for a weekend morning or afternoon. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel, keeping the trip quite affordable. Because the distance is relatively short, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay unless you choose to linger at your destination. Transitioning from the coastal region of Brunswick into the interior of Maine, you will find this route serves as a practical bridge between the two areas. It is an ideal option for travelers who prefer a quick, manageable drive over a grueling long-haul trek.
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
27.1 miles from Brunswick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a turn-heavy local profile that demands your full attention compared to a simple highway cruise. Only 19% of your total mileage is spent on the interstate, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is just 9.6 miles on I-295, after which the road character shifts significantly. Once you transition onto the Roosevelt Trail and Poland Spring Road, you will encounter a more technical driving experience. Be prepared for constant changes in direction as you move away from the high-speed interstate and settle into the rhythm of these winding local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
527 ft
65 ft
Total Climb
637 ft
Total Descent
251 ft
Highest Point
527 ft
~38.7 mi in
Elevation Range
463 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 24 Business / Maine Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 24 Business / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 1 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / Mill Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Yarmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward US 1: Yarmouth
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Shaker Road
Turn left onto Shaker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Poland Spring Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Webbs Mills Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Egypt Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Yarmouth Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Bridgton, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
160 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto ME 24 Business
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maine Street
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
493 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
8
Merge onto I 295
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward US 1: Yarmouth
10
Turn slight left
64 ft
·
1 sec
11
Turn right onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
12
Turn slight right
143 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn straight onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
School Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Walnut Hill Road
16
Turn left onto ME 115
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
17
Continue on ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Yarmouth Road
18
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
265 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto Shaker Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaker Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on ME 26
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Shaker Road
21
Turn left onto North Raymond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Raymond Road
22
Turn left onto Egypt Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Egypt Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto ME 85
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Webbs Mills Road
24
Turn left onto ME 11
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Poland Spring Road
25
Continue on ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
27
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Portland Road
28
Turn left onto US 302
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 302
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, one-day drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 1 hour and 26 minute duration without needing to schedule formal stops for fuel or rest. However, because the route is turn-heavy, keep a close eye on your GPS to ensure you don't miss any transitions between the Roosevelt Trail and Poland Spring Road. Since your fuel budget is a modest $9, filling up in Brunswick before you head out is a smart way to simplify your logistics. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your pace around your arrival time rather than the needs of the vehicle.
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 27.1 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 12 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.1 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgton, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brunswick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brunswick, ME
This is one driving day of about 54.2 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Brunswick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Brunswick, ME · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgton, ME
The final approach into Bridgton, 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
$8.73 one way
$17.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Bridgton, ME
Evening in Bridgton on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
27 mi in
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 26m 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 Bridgton, ME covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Roosevelt Trail, Poland Spring Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $8.73 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 54.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 24 Business / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 1 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brunswick, ME to Bridgton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 65 ft to 527 ft elevation with about 637 ft of total climbing.
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