How far is Bath, ME from Brightwater, ME?

The driving distance from Bath, ME to Brightwater, ME is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.28 mi
00h 27m
Flight
7.56 mi
12.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.56 mi
Kilometers
12.16 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.28 mi
Kilometers
14.94 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brightwater
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bath
Wed, Apr 15, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-04-15T14:54
Arrive Brightwater
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bath
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Phippsburg
ME

Town in Maine, US

From Bath
4.7 mi
00h 13m
To Brightwater
4.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Brightwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Brightwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Vine Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway

    2091 ft · 51 sec · Leeman Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Bath

    1090 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Bath

    53 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Congress Avenue

    800 ft · 16 sec · Congress Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Road

    7 m · 1 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road

    1413 ft · 31 sec · State Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road

    3.5 mi · 9 min · Berrys Mill Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbells Pond Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Campbells Pond Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Campbells Pond Road

    1529 ft · 1 min · Campbells Pond Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Meadowbrook Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Meadowbrook Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brightwater Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Brightwater Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto The Boulevard

    1444 ft · 1 min · The Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Brightwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berrys Mill Road
3.51 mi · 38%
Meadowbrook Road
2.24 mi · 24%
Campbells Pond Road
1.27 mi · 14%
Brightwater Road
0.88 mi · 9%
Leeman Highway
0.64 mi · 7%
The Boulevard
0.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Berrys Mill Road

Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road

3.51 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phippsburg
00h 13m from Bath
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bath and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bath to Brightwater?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Phippsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Bath and 4.7 miles from Brightwater.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bath and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwater.

Stop Ideas Near Phippsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Phippsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phippsburg.

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

14 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

22 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Brightwater. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.16 km).

Bath

#1 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brightwater

Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8050800, -69.8603200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Bath (-69.8206, 43.91064)
End: Brightwater (-69.86032, 43.80508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.30
Round trip
$2.60
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.30 $2.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.47 $2.94
Premium $4.86 $1.60 $3.21
Diesel $6.00 $1.98 $3.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bath and Brightwater. The current time is 14:54:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.