How far is Brunswick, ME from Alfred, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Alfred, ME is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
55.63 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.28 mi
77.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.28 mi
Kilometers
77.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.63 mi
Kilometers
89.53 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alfred
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-17T04:13
Arrive Alfred
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
27.8 mi
00h 35m
To Alfred
27.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    136 m · 21 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    2650 ft · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    150 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kennebunk Road

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Kennebunk Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Saco Road

    101 m · 21 sec · Saco Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    75 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Alfred.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 53%
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 21%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 15%
Pleasant Street
1.93 mi · 3%
Biddeford Road
1.41 mi · 3%
Alfred Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 35m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Alfred.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Brunswick and 27.8 miles from Alfred.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Alfred.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 48.28 mi (77.7 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Alfred

#2 Alfred

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,142
Coordinates43.4764700, -70.7183900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Alfred (-70.71839, 43.47647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Alfred. The current time is 04:13:03.

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.