How far is Brunswick, ME from Canton, ME?
The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Canton, ME is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Canton.
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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
5.7 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 16 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1471 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Court Street
679 ft · 14 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto Turner Street
1991 ft · 32 sec · Turner Street
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Canton.
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.
Auburn Road
Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Canton?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Brunswick and 22.8 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Augusta, ME
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Canton. Straight-line distance: 40.31 mi (64.87 km).
#1 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,097 |
| Coordinates | 44.4408000, -70.3164900 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-70.31649, 44.4408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.32 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
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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