Origin
North Berwick, ME
Afternoon in North Berwick on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Berwick, ME to Brunswick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
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.
North Berwick, ME
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Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Berwick, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 63.2 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 I 295, Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 miles on I 295.
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 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Market Street.
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 63.2 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: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Portland Street
Turn right onto Portland Street
Navigation decision point
8
32 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Berwick, ME to Brunswick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
32 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 28.2 mi | 34m |
| Maine Turnpike | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Portland Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 28.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Berwick, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on Snow's Court
61 ft
·
4 sec
·
Snow's Court
2
Turn right onto Market Street
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Portland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portland Street
5
Turn right onto ME 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wells Street
6
Continue on ME 9
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
8
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
28 mi
·
34 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from North Berwick, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from North Berwick, 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
$10.17 one way
$20.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.45
Maine Turnpike
(24.2 mi)
$1.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, ME
32 mi in
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
11 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
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 North Berwick, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 63.2 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 I 295, Maine Turnpike, North Berwick 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 31.6 miles from North Berwick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.17 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 63.2 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: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from North Berwick, ME to Brunswick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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.
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