How far is Brunswick, ME from Calais, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Calais, ME is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.35 mi
04h 09m
Flight
158.79 mi
255.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.79 mi
Kilometers
255.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.35 mi
Kilometers
322.44 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calais
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Calais
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hampden
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
100 mi
02h 04m
To Calais
100.3 mi
02h 04m

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
Calais Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Woodland as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Houlton Road

    1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Baring Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street

    2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Germain Street

    137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 395 South
90.5 mi · 45%
Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 40%
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 11%
Route 1
2.59 mi · 1%
Baring Street
2.44 mi · 1%
North Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 395 South

Continue straight

89.4 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampden
02h 04m from Brunswick
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Brunswick and Chance Light Rain near Calais.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Brunswick and 100.3 miles from Calais.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.89 one way or $55.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Brunswick and Chance Light Rain near Calais.

Stop Ideas Near Hampden

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

8 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

22 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

39 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Calais. Straight-line distance: 158.79 mi (255.54 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Calais

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates45.1837600, -67.2766200
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.76 L · about $27.89
Round trip
$55.78
14.14 gal · 53.52 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.89 $55.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $31.51 $63.02
Premium $4.86 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $6.00 $42.40 $84.80

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 Calais. The current time is 18:13:53.

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.