Origin
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Evening in Cape Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Brunswick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 34.5 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Ocean House Road, Pleasant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Ocean House Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Ocean House Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Two Lights Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Two Lights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Two Lights Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.7 miles (ME 77 / Ocean House Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Two Lights Road
Turn left onto Two Lights Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Two Lights Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Two Lights Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
ME 77 / Ocean House Road
Turn right onto ME 77 / Ocean House Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
Bath
31.5 mi in
|
~46m
Coastal Route
31.5 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Ocean House Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Two Lights Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ocean House Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on this road
182 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Two Lights Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Two Lights Road
4
Continue on Two Lights Road
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
Two Lights Road
5
Turn right onto ME 77
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
6
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ocean House Street
7
Continue on ME 77
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
8
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ocean House Street
9
Turn left onto ME 77
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Broadway
10
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
11
Turn straight onto ME 77
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
York Street
12
Turn left onto ME 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
14
Merge onto I 295; US 1
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 295; US 1
15
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Cape Elizabeth, ME · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Cape Elizabeth, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brunswick, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brunswick, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Brunswick, ME
Evening in Brunswick on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, ME
17 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.
Road read
52m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 34.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Ocean House Road, Pleasant 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 17.2 miles from Cape Elizabeth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 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 34.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Two Lights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Two Lights Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.7 miles (ME 77 / Ocean House Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
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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