How far is Bath, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Bath, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.58 mi
00h 10m
Flight
7.21 mi
11.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.58 mi
Kilometers
13.81 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, May 13, 7:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bath
Wed, May 13, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-05-13T18:51
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, May 13, 7:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bath
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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Bath
4.1 mi
00h 05m
To Brunswick
4.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Vine Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Leeman Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 24 Business North, ME 201 North: Brunswick, Topsham

    748 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto ME 123 South, ME 24 Business: Bowdoin College, Harpswell

    49 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    1528 ft · 1 min · Maine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  7. 7

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leeman Highway
7.68 mi · 90%
Maine Street
0.29 mi · 3%
ME 24 Business North
0.14 mi · 2%
Vine Street
0.05 mi · 1%
ME 123 South
0.03 mi
Pleasant Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Leeman Highway

Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway

7.68 mi · 00h 10m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 05m from Bath
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Bath and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Bath and 4.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Bath and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.6 km).

Bath

#1 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.820586, 43.910604)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.34 $2.67
Premium $4.86 $1.46 $2.91
Diesel $6.00 $1.80 $3.60

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bath and Brunswick. The current time is 18:51:17.

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.