How far is Bowdoinham, ME from Brightwater, ME?
The driving distance from Bowdoinham, ME to Brightwater, ME is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowdoinham and Brightwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowdoinham and Brightwater.
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Start on Center Street
23 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Backhill Street
616 ft · 22 sec · Backhill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
124 m · 13 sec · River Road
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Continue on Bay Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bay Road
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Continue on Middlesex Road
5 mi · 9 min · Middlesex Road
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Turn right onto Bypass Drive
588 ft · 17 sec · Bypass Drive
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Turn left onto Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
2858 ft · 1 min · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Park & Ride
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Road
797 ft · 16 sec · State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road
28 m · 2 sec · State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road
1413 ft · 31 sec · State Road
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Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Berrys Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbells Pond Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Campbells Pond Road
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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1529 ft · 1 min · Campbells Pond Road
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Continue on Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Turn right onto Brightwater Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Brightwater Road
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Turn straight onto The Boulevard
1444 ft · 1 min · The Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowdoinham and Brightwater.
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.
US 1 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
6.78 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowdoinham 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 Bowdoinham to Brightwater?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Bowdoinham and 11.7 miles from Brightwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowdoinham and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwater.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bath.
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Wiscasset, Maine
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowdoinham and Brightwater. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (23 km).
#1 Bowdoinham
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,091 |
| Coordinates | 44.0100800, -69.8983800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brightwater
Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8050800, -69.8603200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brightwater (-69.86032, 43.80508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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