How far is Bethel, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Bethel, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.06 mi
01h 37m
Flight
53.09 mi
85.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.09 mi
Kilometers
85.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.06 mi
Kilometers
101.49 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Wed, Sep 23, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-09-23T13:05
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
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
Hebron
ME

Town in Maine

From Bethel
31.4 mi
00h 48m
To Brunswick
31.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Bethel and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2395 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Walker's Mills Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Walker's Mills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bethel Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hebron Street

    2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hebron Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Paris Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodman Hill Road

    2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Youngs Corner Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Auburn Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Turner Street

    129 m · 9 sec · Turner Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Turner Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Turner Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Turner Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Court Street

    824 ft · 16 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Lisbon Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  34. 34

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 17%
South Main Street
5.93 mi · 9%
Lewiston Road
5.75 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.66 mi · 9%
Park Street
4.56 mi · 7%
Walker's Mills Road
4.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lisbon Street

Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 48m from Bethel
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethel and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Bethel and 31.6 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

45 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

50 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Augusta, ME

51 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bath, Maine

56 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 53.09 mi (85.44 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA

Population2,749
Coordinates44.4042300, -70.7906200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel (-70.79062, 44.40423)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.63
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $9.82 $19.63
Mid-grade $4.96 $11.02 $22.04
Premium $5.44 $12.08 $24.16
Diesel $6.52 $14.47 $28.93

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 Bethel and Brunswick. The current time is 13:05:55.

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.