Trip from Brunswick, ME to Bridgton, ME

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brunswick, ME to Bridgton, ME covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Roosevelt Trail, Poland Spring Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 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

27.1 miles from Brunswick, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 54.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 24 Business / Maine Street

Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street

Navigation decision point

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

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

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

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.

Start on Pleasant Street

160 ft · 12 sec · Pleasant Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto ME 24 Business

445 ft · 21 sec · Maine Street

Turn left onto Cumberland Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

493 ft · 12 sec · Mill Street

Turn right onto US 1

1.4 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min

Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

Merge onto I 295

9.6 mi · 11 min · I 295

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 17 Toward US 1: Yarmouth

Turn slight left

64 ft · 1 sec

Turn right onto US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Turn slight right

143 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto School Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · School Street

Turn right onto Main Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on ME 115

3.2 mi · 5 min · Walnut Hill Road

Turn left onto ME 115

2.4 mi · 4 min · Gray Road

Continue on ME 115

3.2 mi · 5 min · Yarmouth Road

Turn right onto US 202; ME 4

265 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Shaker Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Shaker Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on ME 26

1.5 mi · 3 min · Shaker Road

Turn left onto North Raymond Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Raymond Road

Turn left onto Egypt Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Egypt Road

At end of road, turn right onto ME 85

4.3 mi · 7 min · Webbs Mills Road

Turn left onto ME 11

4.9 mi · 8 min · Poland Spring Road

Continue on ME 11

1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35

5.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

Continue on US 302

4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

Turn left onto US 302

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

US 302

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 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 54.2 miles or 1h 26m 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Brunswick, ME

This is one driving day of about 54.2 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brunswick, 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 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

Lawrence, MA

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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, MA

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bridgton, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.68 one way

$17.35 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$9.51	$19.02
premium	$4.83	$10.30	$20.60
diesel	$5.64	$12.04	$24.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

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, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.3	$5.69	$2.60
Efficient EV	13.6	$4.74	$2.17
EV Truck/SUV	21.7	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brunswick, ME

Evening in Brunswick on Sunday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgton, ME

Evening in Bridgton on Sunday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Lawrence, MA

27 mi in

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

27 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

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 $8.68 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.