How far is Brunswick, ME from East Machias, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to East Machias, ME is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.08 mi
04h 01m
Flight
139.45 mi
224.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.45 mi
Kilometers
224.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.08 mi
Kilometers
289.81 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Machias
Fri, Oct 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, Oct 16, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive East Machias
Fri, Oct 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 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
Stockton Springs
ME

City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
89.8 mi
02h 00m
To East Machias
90.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
East Machias Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
32°F
Tonight
Using Woodland as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and East Machias.

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  15. 15

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  27. 27

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    30.6 mi · 46 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  37. 37

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Route 1

    14 mi · 21 min · Route 1

  40. 40

    Continue on Harrington Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Harrington Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Outer Dublin Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Dublin Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 1

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 12%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 10%
Route 1
15.8 mi · 9%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 5%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockton Springs
02h 00m from Brunswick
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Partly Cloudy near East Machias.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to East Machias?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Stockton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Brunswick and 90.3 miles from East Machias.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Partly Cloudy near East Machias.

Stop Ideas Near Stockton Springs

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

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

5 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

15 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

37 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and East Machias. Straight-line distance: 139.45 mi (224.43 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Machias

City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,305
Coordinates44.7392400, -67.3899900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: East Machias (-67.38999, 44.73924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.93 $31.27 $62.55
Premium $5.41 $34.35 $68.71
Diesel $6.44 $40.86 $81.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and East Machias. The current time is 20:46:47.

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.