How far is Brunswick, ME from Bar Harbor, ME?
The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Bar Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Bar Harbor.
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Start on Pleasant Street
49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Maine Street
2355 ft · 2 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 196
823 ft · 29 sec · Route 196
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Continue on Lewiston Road
2276 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
767 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on Route 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Take the exit left
1586 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
155 m · 12 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Bayside Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn left onto Beechland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road
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Turn right onto High Street
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 102
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 102
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Continue on Main Street
3243 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive
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Turn left onto Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road
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Continue on Mount Desert Street
2459 ft · 45 sec · Mount Desert Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Bar Harbor.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Fog leaving Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Bar Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Bar Harbor?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Searsmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Brunswick and 69 miles from Bar Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Bar Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Searsmont
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 Searsmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Bar Harbor. Straight-line distance: 93.24 mi (150.05 km).
#1 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bar Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 44.3875800, -68.2039000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bar Harbor (-68.2039, 44.38758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.21 | $58.41 |
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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