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Trip from Falmouth, ME to Bridgton, ME

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h

Distance

39.5 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Falmouth, ME, ME

Falmouth, ME

Dominykas Sen

town in Maine, United States

Bridgton, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Falmouth, ME to Bridgton, ME covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Roosevelt Trail, Portland Road, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.36 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.8 miles from Falmouth, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 39.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Allen Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Falmouth, ME to Bridgton, ME is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Allen Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles (US 302 / Forest Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Allen Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Allen Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
4.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 302 / Forest Avenue

Turn right onto US 302 / Forest Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
14.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 302 / Roosevelt Trail

Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
14.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 302 / Roosevelt Trail

Slight right onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
39 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 302 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 302 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roosevelt Trail 24.7 mi 35m
Portland Road 4.3 mi 5m
Bridgton Road 3.8 mi 7m
Allen Avenue 2.9 mi 6m
Forest Avenue 2 mi 2m
Falmouth Road 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Roosevelt Trail — 24.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, ME and Bridgton, ME.

1

Start on Falmouth Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Road
2

Keep slight left at fork onto Allen Avenue

2.9 mi · 6 min · Allen Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 302

2.0 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 302

3.8 mi · 7 min · Bridgton Road
5

Continue on US 302

4.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Trail
6

Enter roundabout onto US 302

290 ft · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
7

Continue on US 302

20 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 302

4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
9

Turn left onto US 302

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
10

Arrive at destination

US 302

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 19.8 miles from Falmouth, ME, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 39.5 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.8 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Falmouth, ME

This is one driving day of about 39.5 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Falmouth, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Roosevelt Trail for about 24.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.8 mi from Falmouth, ME · 32m into the drive

Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, MA

20 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Falmouth, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bridgton, ME

The final approach into Bridgton, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bridgton, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.36 one way

$12.72 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.00 $13.99
premium $4.86 $7.56 $15.13
diesel $5.61 $8.72 $17.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.15 $1.90
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.53 $2.53

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Falmouth, ME

Late night in Falmouth on Wednesday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgton, ME

Late night in Bridgton on Wednesday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Lawrence, MA

20 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

2 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 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 Falmouth, ME to Bridgton, ME covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Portland Road, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Falmouth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.36 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.
The drive from Falmouth, ME to Bridgton, ME is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Allen Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles (US 302 / Forest Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Falmouth, ME to Bridgton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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