The drive from Hampden, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 103.8 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 295, Coldbrook Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.2 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.71 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
51.9 miles from Hampden, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
76.2 mi
1h 22m
I 295
21.6 mi
23m
Coldbrook Road
1.8 mi
3m
Main Street
1.2 mi
3m
US 202
0.8 mi
1m
Lewiston Road
0.6 mi
1m
Maine Street
0.5 mi
1m
Western Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 76.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on Canoe Club Road
207 ft·11 sec·Canoe Club Road
2
Continue on ME 9 Business
0.4 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
0.8 mi·1 min·US 202; ME 9
4
Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Coldbrook Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
76 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 95
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
22 mi·23 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 31AToward ME 196 East: Topsham, BrunswickUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto ME 196
0.6 mi·1 min·Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on ME 196
385 ft·9 sec·Route 196
11
Turn right onto US 201
1.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business
0.5 mi·1 min·Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right
201 ft·17 sec
14
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
30 ft·1 sec·Pleasant Street
15
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 51.9 miles from Hampden, ME, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.2 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 59m 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 35m
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 Hampden, 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 Hampden, ME
This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hampden, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 76.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 103.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 202; ME 9
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
Navigation decision point
7
79.5 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
8
101 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
5
101.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|ME 196 / Lewiston Road
Merge onto ME 196 / Lewiston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
103.8 mi into trip|~2h in|Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.71 one way
$33.42 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$18.39
$36.77
premium
$4.86
$19.88
$39.75
diesel
$5.61
$22.92
$45.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.90
$4.98
Efficient EV
26
0
$9.08
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.53
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Hampden, ME
Afternoon
in Hampden on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brunswick, ME
Afternoon
in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Sidney, ME
52 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
7 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
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 89.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
103.8 mi in 2h, mostly highway — 76.2 mi of that is on I 95.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 202; ME 9.
Driving Effort5/10
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 103.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (US 202; ME 9): Navigation decision point; at 79.5 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 103.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 202; ME 9): Navigation decision point; at 79.5 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brunswick, ME before heading back.
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.
