How far is Brunswick, ME from Frankfort, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Frankfort, ME is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
97.55 mi
02h 09m
Flight
72.17 mi
116.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.55 mi
Kilometers
156.99 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Wed, Sep 23, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-09-23T12:50
Arrive Frankfort
Wed, Sep 23, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
48.7 mi
01h 04m
To Frankfort
48.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Bangor Road

    6.1 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Road South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Road South

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Loggin Road

    577 ft · 16 sec · Loggin Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Hill Road

    35 m · 5 sec · West Hill Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 22%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 18%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 10%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 8%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 7%
Bangor Road
6.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 04m from Brunswick
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Brunswick and 48.8 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Sunny near Frankfort.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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 Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.8 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 72.17 mi (116.15 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Frankfort

Town in Maine

Population1,196
Coordinates44.6098000, -68.8767000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Frankfort (-68.8767, 44.6098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.96 $17.08 $34.15
Premium $5.44 $18.72 $37.44
Diesel $6.52 $22.42 $44.83

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Frankfort. The current time is 12:50:46.

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.