How far is Brightwater, ME from Bowdoinham, ME?
The driving distance from Brightwater, ME to Bowdoinham, ME is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwater and Bowdoinham.
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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 2 toward Congress Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Congress Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Avenue
719 ft · 19 sec · Congress Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 South
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Bypass Drive
570 ft · 17 sec · Bypass Drive
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Turn left onto Middlesex Road
5 mi · 9 min · Middlesex Road
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Continue on Bay Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bay Road
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Continue on River Road
734 ft · 29 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
805 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
23 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brightwater and Bowdoinham.
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 South
Merge slight left
6.11 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 Chance Rain Showers near Bowdoinham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brightwater to Bowdoinham?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Brightwater and 13.4 miles from Bowdoinham.
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 10.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brightwater and Chance Rain Showers near Bowdoinham.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brightwater and Bowdoinham. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (23 km).
#1 Brightwater
Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8050800, -69.8603200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowdoinham
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,091 |
| Coordinates | 44.0100800, -69.8983800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-69.898648, 44.009918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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