How far is Brewer, ME from Orono, ME?
The driving distance from Brewer, ME to Orono, ME is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brewer and Orono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewer and Orono.
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Start on State Street
23 m · 29 sec · State Street
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Turn uturn onto State Street
1118 ft · 23 sec · State Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1441 ft · 28 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp right
1281 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kelly Road, Orono
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
70 m · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewer and Orono.
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.
Broadway
Merge slight left
4.89 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Brewer and Chance Snow Showers near Orono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brewer to Orono?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Veazie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Brewer and 4.7 miles from Orono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Brewer and Chance Snow Showers near Orono.
Stop Ideas Near Veazie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veazie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brewer and Orono. Straight-line distance: 7.41 mi (11.92 km).
#1 Brewer
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,948 |
| Coordinates | 44.7967400, -68.7614200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orono (-68.67198, 44.88312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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