Origin
Newport, ME
Afternoon in Newport on Thursday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, ME to Brunswick, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 79 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, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.72 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
39.5 miles from Newport, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 79 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 (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 79 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.5 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 14 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 53.5 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Ox Bow 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 79 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 0.6 miles (Ox Bow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 54.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ox Bow Road
Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
76.6 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
79 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 | 53.5 mi | 58m |
| I 295 | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Lewiston Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ox Bow Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Route 196 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 53.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 7; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
3
Continue on Ox Bow Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
53 mi
·
58 min
·
I 95
6
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
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 31A
Toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto ME 196
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on ME 196
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
Route 196
10
Turn right onto US 201
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right
201 ft
·
17 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
14
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 39.5 miles from Newport, ME, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 44m 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
+
Open the route before leaving Newport, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newport, ME
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Newport, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Newport, ME · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Newport, 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
$12.72 one way
$25.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.99 | $27.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 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 | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Brunswick, ME
Afternoon in Brunswick on Thursday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
40 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 Newport, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 79 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, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 miles from Newport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.72 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 79 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Ox Bow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 54.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Newport, ME to Brunswick, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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