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Trip from Brunswick, ME to Newport, ME

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

78.6 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Brunswick, ME

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Downtown Newport, ME, ME

Newport, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brunswick, ME to Newport, ME covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 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

39.3 miles from Brunswick, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 78.6 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.6 miles on Maine Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 53.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 24 Business / Maine Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.6 miles you will encounter 9 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (ME 196 / Route 196): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 24 Business / Maine Street

Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | ME 196 / Route 196

Turn left onto ME 196 / Route 196

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Augusta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Augusta
6
77.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 157 Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
5
77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 53.6 mi 58m
I 295 21.1 mi 23m
Main Street 1.7 mi 4m
Ox Bow Road 0.5 mi 1m
Maine Street 0.4 mi 1m
Lewiston Road 0.4 mi 1m
Route 196 0.2 mi <1m
Pleasant Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 53.6 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Newport, ME.

1

Start on Pleasant Street

160 ft · 12 sec · Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn left onto ME 24 Business

0.4 mi · 1 min · Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto ME 196

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Route 196
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on ME 196

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 295 North: Augusta Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 295

21 mi · 23 min · I 295
8

Merge onto I 95

54 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 157 Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
10

Keep slight left at fork

112 ft · 6 sec
11

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
12

Turn slight right

228 ft · 7 sec
13

Turn slight right onto US 2; ME 7; ME 100

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

US 2; ME 7; ME 100

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 39.3 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.6 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.3 miles or 47m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport, 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 78.6 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brunswick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 53.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.3 mi from Brunswick, ME · 47m into the drive

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

39 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

Richmond, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newport, ME

The final approach into Newport, 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

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 16.3
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.65 one way

$25.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.92 $27.84
premium $4.86 $15.05 $30.10
diesel $5.61 $17.35 $34.71

Estimated Tolls: $3.21

Maine Turnpike (53.6 mi) $3.21

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.88 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Night in Brunswick on Thursday

Local time

11:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport, ME

Night in Newport on Thursday

Local time

11:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

39 mi in

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 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 32m 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 Newport, ME covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 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 $12.65 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 78.6 miles you will encounter 9 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (ME 196 / Route 196): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brunswick, ME to Newport, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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