Origin
Somerville, ME
Morning in Somerville on Friday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, ME to Bristol, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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 Somerville, ME to Bristol, ME covers 30.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pond Road, Bristol Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on East Pond Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 30.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pond Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 ME 105 / Patricktown Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 30.7 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 (ME 105 / Patricktown Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (ME 17 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Fitch Road): 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
|
ME 105 / Patricktown Road
Turn right onto ME 105 / Patricktown Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
ME 17 / Augusta Road
Turn left onto ME 17 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Fitch Road
Turn right onto Fitch Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 126 / Jefferson Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 126 / Jefferson Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ME 126 / Washington Road
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 126 / Washington Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pond Road | 6.9 mi | 16m |
| Bristol Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Route 1 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Washington Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Patricktown Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 1 BUS | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Fitch Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
East Pond Road
— 6.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, ME and Bristol, ME.
1
Start on Somerville Road
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
Somerville Road
2
Turn right onto ME 105
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Patricktown Road
3
Continue on ME 105
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Washington Road
4
Turn left onto ME 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
5
Turn right onto Fitch Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Fitch Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto ME 126
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Jefferson Road
7
Continue on ME 126
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 126
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Waldoboro Road
10
Turn right onto East Pond Road
6.9 mi
·
16 min
·
East Pond Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
293 ft
·
4 sec
·
Atlantic Highway
12
Continue on US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 1
13
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1 BUS
14
Turn left onto School Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
School Street
15
Turn slight left onto ME 129; ME 130
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bristol Road
16
Arrive at destination
ME 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Somerville, ME · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Somerville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, ME
The final approach into Bristol, 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
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Bristol, ME
Morning in Bristol on Friday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Jefferson, ME
15 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
7 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 4m 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 Somerville, ME to Bristol, ME covers 30.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pond Road, Bristol Road, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Somerville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 30.7 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 (ME 105 / Patricktown Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (ME 17 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Fitch Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Somerville, ME to Bristol, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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