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Trip from Lincoln, ME to Brunswick, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

154.3 mi

248 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Lincoln, ME, ME

Lincoln, ME

Ramon Perucho

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Brunswick, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lincoln, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 154.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m 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, Access Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.84 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

77.1 miles from Lincoln, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 154.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 154.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.8 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.

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 154.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 129.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

7
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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
151.5 mi into trip | ~2h 47m 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
151.8 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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
154.3 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | Pleasant Street

At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 123.8 mi 2h 12m
I 295 21.6 mi 23m
Access Road 2.7 mi 4m
West Broadway 1.6 mi 2m
River Road 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 1.2 mi 3m
Lewiston Road 0.6 mi 1m
Maine Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 123.8 mi, about 2h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 2; ME 6

116 ft · 9 sec · West Broadway
2

Continue on US 2; ME 6

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
3

Turn right onto ME 116

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road
4

Continue on ME 116

2.7 mi · 4 min · Access Road
5

Continue on Penobscot Valley Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Penobscot Valley Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
7

Merge onto I 95

124 mi · 2 hr 12 min · I 95
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

22 mi · 23 min · I 295
Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Exit 31A Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto ME 196

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on ME 196

385 ft · 9 sec · Route 196
12

Turn right onto US 201

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right

201 ft · 17 sec
15

At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
16

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.1 miles from Lincoln, ME, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.8 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 34 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.1 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, ME

This is one driving day of about 154.3 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lincoln, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 123.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.1 mi from Lincoln, ME · 1h 26m into the drive

town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clinton, ME

77 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

Brewer, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dexter, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Lincoln, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.8 miles.

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.

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

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 138.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.84 one way

$49.68 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $27.33 $54.66
premium $4.86 $29.55 $59.10
diesel $5.61 $34.07 $68.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.3 0 $16.20 $7.41
Efficient EV 38.6 0 $13.50 $6.17
EV Truck/SUV 61.7 0 $21.60 $9.88

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lincoln, ME

Afternoon in Lincoln on Thursday

Local time

3:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brunswick, ME

Afternoon in Brunswick on Thursday

Local time

3:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Clinton, ME

77 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

14 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

2h 54m 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 Lincoln, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 154.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Access Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Lincoln, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.84 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 129.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lincoln, ME to Brunswick, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.

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