Origin
Woolwich, ME
Evening in Woolwich on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woolwich, ME to Brightwater, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woolwich, ME
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Brightwater, ME
Vladislav Nahorny
Trip Overview
The drive from Woolwich, ME to Brightwater, ME covers 10 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Meadowbrook Road, High Street, Campbells Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Meadowbrook Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.61 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
5 miles from Woolwich, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 10 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Meadowbrook Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
ME 209 / High Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 209 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| High Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Campbells Pond Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Brightwater Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| The Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Marshall Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Meadowbrook Road
— 2.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woolwich, ME and Brightwater, ME.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
64 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Leeman Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Continue on Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Vine Street
7
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marshall Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 209
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
10
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
11
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
12
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
13
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
14
Continue on Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
15
Turn right onto Brightwater Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brightwater Road
16
Turn straight onto The Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Boulevard
17
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 5 miles from Woolwich, ME, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.2 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 10 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brightwater, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Woolwich, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woolwich, ME
This is one driving day of about 10 miles and 30m.
At 10 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Meadowbrook Road for about 2.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5 mi from Woolwich, ME · 13m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5 miles from Woolwich, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Brightwater, ME
Evening in Brightwater on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 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
23 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
30m 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 Woolwich, ME to Brightwater, ME covers 10 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Meadowbrook Road, High Street, Campbells Pond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Woolwich, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.61 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Woolwich, ME to Brightwater, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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