How far is Brightwater, ME from Bath, ME?
The driving distance from Brightwater, ME to Bath, ME is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brightwater and Bath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwater and Bath.
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Start on The Boulevard
1444 ft · 1 min · The Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Brightwater Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Brightwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1529 ft · 1 min · Campbells Pond Road
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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Campbells Pond Road
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Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Berrys Mill Road
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Turn right onto State Road
1409 ft · 30 sec · State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Road
25 m · 2 sec · State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road
1248 ft · 25 sec · State Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 1 North
93 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Leeman Highway
1753 ft · 43 sec · Leeman Highway
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Street
974 ft · 36 sec · Commercial Street
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Continue on Vine Street
773 ft · 29 sec · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brightwater and Bath.
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.
Berrys Mill Road
Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.51 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brightwater and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brightwater to Bath?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 Brightwater and 4.8 miles from Bath.
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 1.8 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 7:50 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 Chance Rain Showers around Brightwater and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bath.
Stop Ideas Near Phippsburg
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 Phippsburg.
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brightwater and Bath. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.16 km).
#1 Brightwater
Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8050800, -69.8603200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,335 |
| Coordinates | 43.9106400, -69.8206000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-69.820586, 43.910604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $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.
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