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Trip from Madison, ME to Brunswick, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

72.2 mi

116 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

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Downtown Madison, ME, ME

Madison, ME

Nellen Navarro

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Brunswick, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Madison, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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, Norridgewock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.62 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

36.1 miles from Madison, 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 32m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 72.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 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 24 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 27 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 20.6 miles in.

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 72.2 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 20.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.4 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
20.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

7
47.9 mi into trip | ~1h 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
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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 27 mi 29m
I 295 21.6 mi 23m
Norridgewock Road 5.5 mi 8m
Old Point Avenue 4 mi 6m
Waterville Road 3.3 mi 4m
Main Street 2.6 mi 5m
Madison Road 2.4 mi 3m
Middle Road 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 27 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 201A

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Madison Road
2

Continue on US 201A; ME 8

4.0 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
3

Continue on US 201A

0.6 mi · 56 sec · New Madison Road
4

Continue on US 201A

2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
5

Continue on US 201A

0.4 mi · 34 sec · New Madison Road
6

Continue on US 201A

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bridge Street
7

Turn left onto US 2; US 201A

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on ME 139

3.3 mi · 4 min · Waterville Road
9

Continue on ME 139

4.5 mi · 6 min · Norridgewock Road
10

Continue on ME 104; ME 139

2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
11

Continue on ME 23; ME 104; ME 139

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Pung Hill Road
12

Continue on ME 104

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norridgewock Road
13

Continue on ME 104

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
15

Merge onto I 95

27 mi · 29 min · I 95
16

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
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Exit 31A Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto ME 196

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on ME 196

385 ft · 9 sec · Route 196
20

Turn right onto US 201

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right

201 ft · 17 sec
23

At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
24

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 36.1 miles from Madison, ME, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 16 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.1 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 15m

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 Madison, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Madison, ME

This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Madison, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 27 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.1 mi from Madison, ME · 47m into the drive

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

36 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

Fairfield, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Madison, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waterville, Maine

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.6

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Maine

0.9 mi

Villager Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waterville, Maine

1.6 mi

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.6

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 41.3

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Villager Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20.6

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078726231

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.3

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 72.2

Brunswick, Maine

Hours: Closed

+12077297216

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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 54.8
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

$11.62 one way

$23.25 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.79 $25.58
premium $4.86 $13.83 $27.65
diesel $5.61 $15.94 $31.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.58 $3.47
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.32 $2.89
EV Truck/SUV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Madison, ME

Evening in Madison on Thursday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brunswick, ME

Evening in Brunswick on Thursday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

36 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

12 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 32m 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 Madison, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Norridgewock 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 36.1 miles from Madison, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.62 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 72.2 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 20.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Madison, ME to Brunswick, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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