How far is Brightwater, ME from Topsham, ME?

The driving distance from Brightwater, ME to Topsham, ME is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
17.01 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.23 mi
16.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.23 mi
Kilometers
16.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.01 mi
Kilometers
27.37 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Topsham
Wed, Apr 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Brightwater
Wed, Apr 15, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brightwater
2026-04-15T14:53
Arrive Topsham
Wed, Apr 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brightwater
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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Brightwater
8.5 mi
00h 15m
To Topsham
8.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Boulevard

    1444 ft · 1 min · The Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Brightwater Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Brightwater Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Meadowbrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Campbells Pond Road

    1529 ft · 1 min · Campbells Pond Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbells Pond Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Campbells Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Berrys Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road

    1409 ft · 30 sec · State Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Avenue

    50 m · 3 sec · Congress Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Avenue

    719 ft · 19 sec · Congress Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 South

    889 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 24 Business North, ME 201 North: Brunswick, Topsham

    838 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maine Street

    800 ft · 27 sec · Maine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1981 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Elm Street Extension

    95 m · 11 sec · Elm Street Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Winter Street

    1 km · 2 min · Winter Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
7.05 mi · 41%
Berrys Mill Road
3.51 mi · 21%
Meadowbrook Road
2.24 mi · 13%
Campbells Pond Road
1.27 mi · 7%
Brightwater Road
0.88 mi · 5%
Winter Street
0.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Merge slight left

6.88 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 15m from Brightwater
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brightwater and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Topsham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 8.5 miles from Brightwater and 8.5 miles from Topsham.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brightwater and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Topsham.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bath, 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 Bath.

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brightwater and Topsham. Straight-line distance: 10.23 mi (16.47 km).

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#1 Brightwater

Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8050800, -69.8603200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Topsham

#2 Topsham

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,942
Coordinates43.9275800, -69.9758800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Narrows Lane (-69.860206, 43.805069)
End: Winter Street (-69.975907, 43.927689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 Brightwater and Topsham. The current time is 14:53:31.

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.