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Trip from Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

Downtown Norridgewock, ME, ME

Norridgewock, ME

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town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Brunswick, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Waterville Road, Norridgewock Road, Middle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.34 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

32.1 miles from Norridgewock, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 64.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Waterville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Waterville Road
Norridgewock Road
Middle Road
Pung Hill Road
Main Street
I 295 South
ME 196 East
Lewiston Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Waterville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

489 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on Waterville Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Waterville Road
3

Continue on Norridgewock Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Norridgewock Road
4

Continue on Middle Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
5

Continue on Pung Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
6

Continue on Norridgewock Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norridgewock Road
7

Continue on Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 32 sec
9

Merge slight left

27 mi · 29 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

22 mi · 23 min · I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
11

Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

0.3 mi · 52 sec · ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
12

Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lewiston Road
13

Continue on Route 196

384 ft · 9 sec · Route 196
14

Turn right onto Main Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
15

Continue on Maine Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maine Street
16

Turn right

200 ft · 18 sec
17

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
18

Arrive at your destination

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 32.1 miles from Norridgewock, ME, or about 40m into the drive.

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 14 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.1 miles or 40m 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 8m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Norridgewock, ME

This is one driving day of about 64.2 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Norridgewock, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Norridgewock, ME · 40m into the drive

city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gardiner, ME

32 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

Waterville, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gardiner, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Norridgewock, 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

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.37 $22.74
premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.59
diesel $5.61 $14.17 $28.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.62 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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

Norridgewock, ME

Evening in Norridgewock on Wednesday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brunswick, ME

Evening in Brunswick on Wednesday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 20m 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 Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Waterville Road, Norridgewock Road, Middle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Norridgewock, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.34 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.
The drive from Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norridgewock, ME to Brunswick, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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