The drive from Brunswick, ME to Fryeburg, ME covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, North High Street, Bridgton 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 $11.14 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.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Brunswick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 69.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 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 points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|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
North High Street
7.6 mi
8m
Bridgton Road
6.8 mi
7m
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
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Fryeburg, 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 17Toward 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
0.7 mi·46 sec·Main Street
29
Continue on US 302
7.6 mi·8 min·North High Street
30
Continue on US 302
6.8 mi·7 min·Bridgton Road
31
Continue on US 302; ME 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
US 302; ME 113
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 34.6 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 57m 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 57m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fryeburg, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 69.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 34.6 mi from Brunswick, ME
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fryeburg, ME
The final approach into Fryeburg, 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.14 one way
$22.28 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.26
$24.51
premium
$4.86
$13.25
$26.50
diesel
$5.61
$15.28
$30.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.27
$3.32
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.06
$2.77
EV Truck/SUV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 18, 2026
Origin
Brunswick, ME
Morning
in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fryeburg, ME
Morning
in Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny
E 0 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
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
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 44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Fryeburg, ME covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, North High Street, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 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 $11.14 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 69.2 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 Fryeburg, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
