Origin
Brunswick, ME
Afternoon in Brunswick on Friday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Long Island, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Long Island, ME
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Brunswick to Long Island is 32.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via I 295, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on the highway, so expect a straightforward drive. With only 1 recommended day for this journey, it's perfect for those looking for a brief escape without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the drive on major roadways like I 295. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 21.1 miles on I 295, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, you'll transition to local roads like Great Diamond and Portland - Little Diamond as you approach your destination, adding a different feel to the final leg of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Great Diamond - Diamond Cove. 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 Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
25.3 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brunswick, ME to Long Island, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Great Diamond - Diamond Cove | 2.8 mi | 28m |
| Portland - Little Diamond | 2.1 mi | 15m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US 1A | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Little Diamond - Great Diamond | 0.9 mi | 7m |
| Cumberland Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Island Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Long Island, 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
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 1A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn straight onto Portland - Little Diamond
2.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Portland - Little Diamond
13
Turn right onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond
0.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Little Diamond - Great Diamond
14
Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
2.8 mi
·
28 min
·
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
15
Continue on Ponce Landing
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Ponce Landing
16
Turn right onto Island Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Avenue
17
Turn left onto Parson Lane
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Parson Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Parson Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Brunswick, ME · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Island, ME
The final approach into Long Island, 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
$5.28 one way
$10.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Long Island, ME
Afternoon in Long Island on Friday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
16 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
4 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 28m 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 Long Island, ME covers 32.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Great Diamond - Diamond Cove, Portland - Little Diamond. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 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 $5.28 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 32.8 miles you will encounter 13 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.
On the drive from Brunswick, ME to Long Island, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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.
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