How far is Alfred, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Alfred, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
55.19 mi
01h 00m
Flight
48.28 mi
77.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.28 mi
Kilometers
77.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.19 mi
Kilometers
88.82 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Alfred
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alfred
2026-05-12T18:54
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alfred
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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Alfred
27.5 mi
00h 30m
To Brunswick
27.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    75 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saco Road

    101 m · 15 sec · Saco Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Kennebunk Road

    1073 ft · 34 sec · Kennebunk Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Biddeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 51%
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 22%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 15%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 3%
Alfred Street
1.51 mi · 3%
Biddeford Road
1.41 mi · 3%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 30m from Alfred
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Alfred and 27.7 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alfred and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 48.28 mi (77.7 km).

Alfred

#1 Alfred

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,142
Coordinates43.4764700, -70.7183900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.717418, 43.475908)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alfred and Brunswick. The current time is 18:54:50.

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.