Origin
Brunswick, ME
Afternoon in Brunswick on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 34.8 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Street, Cumberland Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is easy. At 54m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Street | — | — |
| Cumberland Street | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
| US 1A | — | — |
| Marginal Way | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
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 Cape Elizabeth, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
161 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn left onto Maine Street
446 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maine Street
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
6
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
8
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
10
Turn right onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
11
Continue on State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
12
Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
13
Continue on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
14
Turn right onto Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ocean House Street
15
Continue on Ocean Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
16
Continue on Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ocean House Street
17
Continue on Ocean House Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
18
Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Two Lights Road
19
Keep slight left to continue on Two Lights Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Two Lights Road
20
Continue on Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
21
Turn right
180 ft
·
13 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Brunswick, ME · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cape Elizabeth, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Afternoon in Cape Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
51°F
Portland, ME
17 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.
Road read
54m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 34.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Street, Cumberland Street, Mill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.60 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME is easy. At 54m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brunswick, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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