How far is Appleton, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Appleton, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
59.97 mi
01h 29m
Flight
43.89 mi
70.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.89 mi
Kilometers
70.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.97 mi
Kilometers
96.52 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Appleton
Thu, Sep 17, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Appleton
2026-09-17T19:39
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Appleton
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
Chelsea
ME

Town in Maine, US

From Appleton
30 mi
00h 44m
To Brunswick
30.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hill Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Town Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sennebec Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Sennebec Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Heald Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Appleton 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
23 mi · 38%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 14%
Sennebec Road
5.62 mi · 9%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 8%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 7%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

17.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 44m from Appleton
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Appleton and Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Appleton and 30.1 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Appleton and Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

28 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

31 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Appleton and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 43.89 mi (70.64 km).

Appleton

#1 Appleton

Town in Knox County, Maine

Population1,381
Coordinates44.2892400, -69.2508800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Appleton (-69.25088, 44.28924)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.87 $10.32 $20.64
Premium $5.34 $11.33 $22.65
Diesel $6.29 $13.33 $26.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Appleton and Brunswick. The current time is 19:39:05.

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.