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Trip from Brunswick, ME to Casco, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

42 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 7m

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 Casco, ME covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $6.76 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

21 miles from Brunswick, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 42 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Casco, ME is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Casco, 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 1
Route 1
School 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 Casco, 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

9.6 mi · 11 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth

0.4 mi · 1 min · US 1: Yarmouth
10

Turn slight left

66 ft · 2 sec
11

Turn right onto Route 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1
12

Turn slight right

144 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn straight onto School Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · School Street
14

Turn right onto Main Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
15

Continue on Walnut Hill Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Walnut Hill Road
16

Turn left onto Gray Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Gray Road
17

Continue on Yarmouth Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Yarmouth Road
18

Turn right onto Main Street

266 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
19

Turn left onto Shaker Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Shaker Road
20

Continue on Shaker Road

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 the end of the road, turn right onto Webbs Mills Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Webbs Mills Road
24

Turn left onto Poland Spring Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Poland Spring Road
25

Turn right onto Meadow Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Meadow Road
26

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 21 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 35m 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 42 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21 miles or 35m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casco, 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 42 miles and 1h 10m.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21 mi from Brunswick, ME · 35m into the drive

Downtown Gray, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gray, 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

Naples, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gray, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Casco, ME

The final approach into Casco, 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

$6.76 one way

$13.52 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.44 $14.88
premium $4.86 $8.04 $16.09
diesel $5.61 $9.27 $18.55

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: 14.7 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 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brunswick, ME

Late night in Brunswick on Thursday

Local time

1:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Casco, ME

Late night in Casco on Thursday

Local time

1:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Gray, ME

21 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

11 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

1h 10m 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 Casco, ME covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 21 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 $6.76 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 Casco, ME is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Casco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brunswick, ME to Casco, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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