Origin
Rockland, ME
Night in Rockland on Friday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rockland, ME to Brunswick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rockland, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Atlantic Highway, Leeman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Rockland, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Museum Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Museum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Museum Street
Turn left onto Museum Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1 / Union Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
6
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn slight left toward ME 123 South, ME 24 Business: Bowdoin College, Harpswell
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward ME 123 South, ME 24 Business: Bowdoin Co...
6
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 201; ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Turn left onto US 201; ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 19 mi | 26m |
| Atlantic Highway | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Leeman Highway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| New County Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Payne Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 19 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on US 1
16 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Museum Street
486 ft
·
26 sec
·
Museum Street
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Union Street
4
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
5
Turn straight onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Payne Avenue
6
Continue on US 1
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New County Road
7
Continue on US 1; ME 131
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Atlantic Highway
9
Continue on US 1
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 1
10
Continue on US 1
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 1
11
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
14
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on US 1
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Leeman Highway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward ME 24 Business North, ME 201 North: Brunswick, Topsham
17
Turn slight left
161 ft
·
7 sec
Toward ME 123 South, ME 24 Business: Bowdoin College, Harpswell
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto US 201; ME 24 Business
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right
201 ft
·
17 sec
20
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
21
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Rockland, ME · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Rockland, 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
$8.40 one way
$16.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Night in Brunswick on Friday
Local time
10:59 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
7 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 17m 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 Rockland, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Atlantic Highway, Leeman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Rockland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.40 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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Museum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rockland, ME to Brunswick, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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