How far is Brewer, ME from Greenbush, ME?

The driving distance from Brewer, ME to Greenbush, ME is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.66 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.33 mi
32.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.08 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbush
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Brewer
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewer
2026-04-18T06:28
Arrive Greenbush
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brewer
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bradley
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Brewer
11.8 mi
00h 20m
To Greenbush
11.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brewer and Greenbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewer and Greenbush.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    23 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    70 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bradley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bradley Road

  8. 8

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

    2534 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Lower River Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewer and Greenbush.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
9.79 mi · 41%
Main Street
5.34 mi · 23%
North Main Street
4.04 mi · 17%
Riverside Drive
3.14 mi · 13%
Bradley Road
1.21 mi · 5%
Lower River Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Road

Continue on Main Road

9.79 mi · 00h 16m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradley
00h 20m from Brewer
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brewer and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Greenbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brewer to Greenbush?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Brewer and 11.8 miles from Greenbush.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brewer and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Greenbush.

Stop Ideas Near Bradley

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

4 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

63 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewer and Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.71 km).

Brewer

#1 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Greenbush

#2 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Brewer (-68.76142, 44.79674)
End: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brewer and Greenbush. The current time is 06:28:22.

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.