How far is Brunswick, ME from Brewer, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Brewer, ME is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
106.35 mi
01h 42m
Flight
85.17 mi
137.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.17 mi
Kilometers
137.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.16 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-23T11:07
Arrive Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Brunswick
53.1 mi
00h 51m
To Brewer
53.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    2355 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Route 196

    823 ft · 29 sec · Route 196

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    2276 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    27 m · 2 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 75%
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 20%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.18 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Maine Street
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 51m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brunswick and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Brunswick and 53.3 miles from Brewer.

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

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brunswick and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 85.17 mi (137.06 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.21 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.59
7.5 gal · 28.42 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.79 $29.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.86 $18.22 $36.43
Diesel $6.00 $22.49 $44.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Brewer. The current time is 11:07:34.

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.