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Trip from Eliot, ME to Brunswick, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

78.5 mi

126 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 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Eliot, ME, ME

Eliot, ME

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Brunswick, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eliot, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, Harold L Dow Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.64 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

39.2 miles from Eliot, 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 37m. Total distance: 78.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 78.5 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.4 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 41.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 236 / Harold L Dow Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Depot Road

Turn left onto Depot Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 236 / Harold L Dow Highway

Turn right onto ME 236 / Harold L Dow Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
47.2 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 295

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 44 Toward Downtown Portland
8
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m 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.

On the drive from Eliot, ME to Brunswick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.

Portland

47.2 mi in | ~56m | via I 295

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 41.4 mi 44m
I 295 28.2 mi 34m
Harold L Dow Highway 3 mi 5m
Pleasant Street 1.7 mi 4m
Route 236 1.6 mi 3m
State Road 0.3 mi <1m
Route 1 0.1 mi <1m
Depot Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 41.4 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

272 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn left

75 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto Depot Road

254 ft · 11 sec · Depot Road
4

Turn right onto ME 236

3.0 mi · 5 min · Harold L Dow Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on ME 236

1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 236
6

Enter roundabout onto US 1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · State Road
7

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 34 sec · State Road
8

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Route 1
9

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto I 95

41 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

28 mi · 34 min · I 295
Exit 44 Toward Downtown Portland Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 28 Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 1

1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

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 39.2 miles from Eliot, ME, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 39.2 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brunswick, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Eliot, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eliot, ME

This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Eliot, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 41.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.2 mi from Eliot, ME · 47m into the drive

seat of Cumberland County, and largest city in State of Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Portland, 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

Portsmouth, NH

Fuel and coffee

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

Portland, ME

Meal break

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

Arriving in Brunswick, ME

The final approach into Brunswick, 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...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 78.5
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

$12.64 one way

$25.27 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.90 $27.81
premium $4.86 $15.03 $30.06
diesel $5.61 $17.33 $34.66

Estimated Tolls: $2.49

Maine Turnpike (41.4 mi) $2.49

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

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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 · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.24 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.87 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.99 $5.02

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 16, 2026

Origin

Eliot, ME

Afternoon in Eliot on Thursday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brunswick, ME

Afternoon in Brunswick on Thursday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Portland, 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

11 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 37m 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 Eliot, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Harold L Dow Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Eliot, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.64 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 is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 236 / Harold L Dow Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Eliot, ME to Brunswick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.

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