How far is Brunswick, ME from Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Bath, ME is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.4 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.21 mi
11.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.4 mi
Kilometers
13.52 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bath
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Bath
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Bath
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Bath
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    1170 ft · 46 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    748 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 North

    601 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Street

    974 ft · 36 sec · Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vine Street

    773 ft · 29 sec · Vine Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
7.68 mi · 91%
Maine Street
0.22 mi · 3%
Commercial Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Vine Street
0.15 mi · 2%
Mason Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Merge slight left

7.57 mi · 00h 10m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bath
00h 06m from Brunswick
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

North Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Brunswick and 4.2 miles from Bath.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Bath.

Stop Ideas Near North Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

10 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Bath. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.6 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Bath (-69.8206, 43.91064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
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.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.34 $2.67
Premium $4.86 $1.46 $2.91
Diesel $6.00 $1.80 $3.60

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Bath. The current time is 18:13:47.

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.