How far is Brunswick, ME from Garland, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Garland, ME is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.8 mi
02h 02m
Flight
87.2 mi
140.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.8 mi
Kilometers
157.4 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Fri, Nov 6, 6:21 PM EST
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 8:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Garland
Fri, Nov 6, 6:21 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:30 PM EST
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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Brunswick
48.8 mi
01h 01m
To Garland
49 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Greenhouse Road

    117 m · 8 sec · Greenhouse Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Garland Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Garland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Dexter Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Dexter Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 55%
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 22%
Dexter Road
8.76 mi · 9%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 5%
Garland Road
3.7 mi · 4%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 01m from Brunswick
Leave By
2:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain leaving Brunswick and Patchy Fog near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Brunswick and 49 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain around Brunswick and Patchy Fog near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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 Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.3 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Garland. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

Place in Maine

Population1,046
Coordinates45.0384000, -69.1603200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Garland (-69.16032, 45.0384)

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
3.45 gal
13.06 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.18
6.9 gal · 26.12 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $14.59 $29.18
Mid-grade $4.80 $16.56 $33.12
Premium $5.28 $18.22 $36.44
Diesel $6.39 $22.05 $44.10

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Garland. The current time is 16:19:35.

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.