How far is Brightwater, ME from Woolwich, ME?

The driving distance from Brightwater, ME to Woolwich, ME is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
10.57 mi
00h 24m
Flight
8.38 mi
13.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.38 mi
Kilometers
13.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.57 mi
Kilometers
17.01 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woolwich
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in Brightwater
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 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 Woolwich
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
5.3 mi
00h 12m
To Woolwich
5.3 mi
00h 12m

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
53°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Woolwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward State Road

    25 m · 2 sec · State Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road

    1248 ft · 25 sec · State Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 North

    93 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Leeman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    20 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berrys Mill Road
3.51 mi · 33%
Meadowbrook Road
2.24 mi · 21%
Campbells Pond Road
1.27 mi · 12%
Leeman Highway
1.02 mi · 10%
Brightwater Road
0.88 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.75 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 12m from Brightwater
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 5.3 miles from Brightwater and 5.3 miles from Woolwich.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 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 Woolwich.

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 Woolwich. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.49 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brightwater

Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8050800, -69.8603200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Woolwich

#2 Woolwich

Town of the United States

Population3,218
Coordinates43.9186900, -69.8011600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Narrows Lane (-69.860206, 43.805069)
End: US 1 (-69.800863, 43.918619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.46
Round trip
$2.92
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.46 $2.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.65 $3.30
Premium $4.86 $1.80 $3.59
Diesel $6.00 $2.22 $4.44

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 Woolwich. The current time is 14:53:35.

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.