Origin
Brunswick, ME
Evening in Brunswick on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Dow Corner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Dow Corner, ME covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Ossipee Trail, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Dow Corner, ME covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
20.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 95: NH-Mass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
6
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward ME 25, US 302
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
6
30 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brunswick, ME and Dow Corner, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Kittery.
Portland
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Kittery
24 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Ossipee Trail | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Maine Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cape Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Dow Corner, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 295
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
10
Merge onto Falmouth Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Falmouth Spur
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
13
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
17
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
21
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
22
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
24
Continue on ME 25
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
25
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail
26
Continue on ME 25; ME 112
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ossipee Trail
27
Turn left onto Cape Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Road
28
Turn right onto Old Dow Road
475 ft
·
52 sec
·
Old Dow Road
29
Arrive at destination
Old Dow Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Brunswick, ME · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dow Corner, ME
The final approach into Dow Corner, 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
$7.08 one way
$14.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Maine Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
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.
Destination
Dow Corner, ME
Evening in Dow Corner on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
12 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 4m 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 Dow Corner, ME covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Ossipee Trail, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 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 $7.08 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 44 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brunswick, ME and Dow Corner, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Kittery.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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