How far is Woolwich, ME from Brightwater, ME?
The driving distance from Woolwich, ME to Brightwater, ME is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woolwich and Brightwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woolwich and Brightwater.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
653 ft · 16 sec · Leeman Highway
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Take the exit slight right
875 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Vine Street
583 ft · 21 sec · Vine Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
787 ft · 31 sec · Marshall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
1.2 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.3 km · 2 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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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 Woolwich 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.
Meadowbrook Road
Continue on Meadowbrook Road
2.24 mi · 00h 09m
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 Woolwich 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 Woolwich to Brightwater?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 5 miles from Woolwich and 5 miles from Brightwater.
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 1.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woolwich and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwater.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woolwich and Brightwater. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.49 km).
#1 Woolwich
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 43.9186900, -69.8011600 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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