How far is Brunswick, ME from Hallowell, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Hallowell, ME is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.07 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.08 mi
43.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.08 mi
Kilometers
43.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.07 mi
Kilometers
48.39 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hallowell
Sat, Oct 17, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Sat, Oct 17, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-10-17T05:14
Arrive Hallowell
Sat, Oct 17, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
10:00 PM EDT
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
15 mi
00h 20m
To Hallowell
15 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1471 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maine Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Water Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Street

    58 m · 8 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
20.2 mi · 67%
Maine Avenue
2.62 mi · 9%
Water Street
2.28 mi · 8%
Lewiston Road
1.66 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.18 mi · 4%
Cobbossee Avenue
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 20m from Brunswick
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Hallowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Brunswick and 15 miles from Hallowell.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Hallowell.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Hallowell. Straight-line distance: 27.08 mi (43.58 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Hallowell

City in Maine

Population2,385
Coordinates44.2859000, -69.7908800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Hallowell (-69.79088, 44.2859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.22 $10.45
Premium $5.42 $5.74 $11.48
Diesel $6.44 $6.83 $13.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Hallowell. The current time is 05:14:03.

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.