Origin
Yarmouth, ME
Evening in Yarmouth on Friday
Local time
6:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yarmouth, 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
21m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yarmouth, ME
Jan van der Wolf
Brunswick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yarmouth, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 15.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Pleasant Street, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 15.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Pleasant Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 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 6 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 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Pleasant Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yarmouth, ME to Brunswick, ME is easy. At 21m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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.
Between Yarmouth, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
Bath
12.1 mi in
|
~14m
Coastal Route
12.1 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yarmouth, ME and Brunswick, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
3
Merge onto I 295
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 295
4
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Brunswick on Friday
Local time
6:30 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Yarmouth, ME to Brunswick, ME covers 15.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Pleasant Street, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Yarmouth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.43 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.
The drive from Yarmouth, ME to Brunswick, ME is easy. At 21m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Yarmouth, ME and Brunswick, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
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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