Origin
Fryeburg, ME
Evening in Fryeburg on Thursday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fryeburg, ME to Brunswick, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fryeburg, ME
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Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, North High Street, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.11 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
34.5 miles from Fryeburg, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 69 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 39.5 miles in near North Raymond Road.
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 69 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 39.5 miles (North Raymond Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (ME 26 / Shaker Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 43.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
39.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
North Raymond Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Raymond Road
Navigation decision point
4
40.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
ME 26 / Shaker Road
Merge onto ME 26 / Shaker Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
ME 115 / Walnut Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 115 / Walnut Hill Road
Navigation decision point
8
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| North High Street | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Bridgton Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Poland Spring Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Webbs Mills Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Egypt Road | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on US 302; ME 113
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 302
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
3
Continue on US 302
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North High Street
4
Turn slight left onto US 302
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
6
Continue on US 302
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
7
Turn left onto ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
8
Continue on ME 11
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Poland Spring Road
9
Turn right onto ME 85
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Webbs Mills Road
10
Turn left onto Egypt Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Egypt Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto North Raymond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Raymond Road
12
Merge onto ME 26
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Shaker Road
13
Continue on Shaker Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaker Road
14
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; ME 4
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Yarmouth Road
17
Continue on ME 115
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Walnut Hill Road
19
Continue on ME 115
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto York Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
York Street
21
Turn straight onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
22
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
23
Merge onto I 295
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 295
24
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
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 34.5 miles from Fryeburg, ME, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 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 15 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 46m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brunswick, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fryeburg, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fryeburg, ME
This is one driving day of about 69 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Fryeburg, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Fryeburg, ME · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Fryeburg, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.11 one way
$22.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Thursday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 43m 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 Fryeburg, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, North High Street, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Fryeburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.11 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 69 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 39.5 miles (North Raymond Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (ME 26 / Shaker Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 43.1 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Fryeburg, ME to Brunswick, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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