How far is Brunswick, ME from Cumberland Center, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Cumberland Center, ME is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.62 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.75 mi
26.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.62 mi
Kilometers
33.18 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland Center
Thu, Nov 12, 6:08 AM EST
Return by in Brunswick
Thu, Nov 12, 6:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-11-12T05:35
Arrive Cumberland Center
Thu, Nov 12, 6:08 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Brunswick
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To Cumberland Center
10.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Cumberland Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    136 m · 21 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    2650 ft · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    150 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth

    2286 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.6 km · 2 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto School Street

    532 ft · 15 sec · School Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Walnut Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walnut Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pea Lane

    870 ft · 42 sec · Pea Lane

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cumberland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Blanchard Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Blanchard Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blanchard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
11.2 mi · 54%
Main Street
2.86 mi · 14%
Pleasant Street
1.93 mi · 9%
Walnut Hill Road
1.48 mi · 7%
Route 1
0.99 mi · 5%
Cumberland Road
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

9.59 mi · 00h 11m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 16m from Brunswick
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Cumberland Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Cumberland Center?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Brunswick and 10.3 miles from Cumberland Center.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Cumberland Center.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Cumberland Center. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.95 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Cumberland Center

#2 Cumberland Center

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population2,499
Coordinates43.7964700, -70.2589400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Cumberland Center (-70.25894, 43.79647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.04
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $3.02 $6.04
Mid-grade $4.73 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $5.22 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $6.30 $4.60 $9.20

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Cumberland Center. The current time is 05:35:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.