How far is Acton, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Acton, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.42 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.98 mi
86.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.98 mi
Kilometers
86.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.42 mi
Kilometers
108.51 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Acton
Wed, Sep 23, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acton
2026-09-23T11:19
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From Acton
33.7 mi
00h 45m
To Brunswick
33.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acton and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acton and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Sam Page Road

    14 m · 5 sec · Sam Page Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto H Road

    955 ft · 26 sec · H Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 109

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109

  4. 4

    Continue on Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street

    694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acton and Brunswick.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 42%
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 18%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 12%
State Route 109
3.39 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
2.48 mi · 4%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 45m from Acton
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Acton and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acton to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Acton and 33.8 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Acton and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.88 km).

Acton

#1 Acton

Town in Maine

Population2,636
Coordinates43.5342500, -70.9097800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Acton (-70.90978, 43.53425)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.05
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $10.52 $21.05
Mid-grade $4.96 $11.81 $23.63
Premium $5.44 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $6.52 $15.51 $31.02

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Acton and Brunswick. The current time is 11:19:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.