Origin
Phippsburg, ME
Evening in Phippsburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phippsburg, ME to Brightwater, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
4.3 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phippsburg, ME
Luis Rodriguez
Brightwater, ME
Vladislav Nahorny
Trip Overview
The drive from Phippsburg, ME to Brightwater, ME covers 4.3 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Basin Road, Meadowbrook Road, Brightwater Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.4 miles on Basin Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.69 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
2.1 miles from Phippsburg, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 4.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Basin Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Parker Head Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Parker Head Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 209 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Basin Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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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Parker Head Road
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 209 / Main Road
Turn left onto ME 209 / Main Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Basin Road
Turn right onto Basin Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Meadowbrook Road
Turn right onto Meadowbrook Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Brightwater Road
Turn left onto Brightwater Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Brightwater Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| The Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Parker Head Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Higgins Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Basin Road
— 1.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg, ME and Brightwater, ME.
1
Start on Higgins Lane
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Higgins Lane
2
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
224 ft
·
16 sec
·
Parker Head Road
3
Turn left onto ME 209
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
4
Turn right onto Basin Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Basin Road
5
Turn right onto Meadowbrook Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
6
Turn left onto Brightwater Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brightwater Road
7
Turn straight onto The Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Boulevard
8
Arrive at destination
The Boulevard
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 2.1 miles from Phippsburg, ME, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.4 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 4 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 2.1 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brightwater, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Phippsburg, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Phippsburg, ME
This is one driving day of about 4.3 miles and 15m.
At 4.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Basin Road for about 1.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2.1 mi from Phippsburg, ME · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Brightwater, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brightwater, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.69 one way
$1.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.82 | $1.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Brightwater, ME
Evening in Brightwater on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
20 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
15m 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 Phippsburg, ME to Brightwater, ME covers 4.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Basin Road, Meadowbrook Road, Brightwater Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.1 miles from Phippsburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.69 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 is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Parker Head Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 209 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Basin Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Phippsburg, ME to Brightwater, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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