How far is Brunswick, ME from Hancock, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Hancock, ME is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.1 mi
02h 40m
Flight
94.8 mi
152.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.8 mi
Kilometers
152.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.1 mi
Kilometers
201.33 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Thu, Sep 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 2:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-09-17T09:09
Arrive Hancock
Thu, Sep 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Liberty
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Brunswick
62.4 mi
01h 20m
To Hancock
62.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Hancock Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 17%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 14%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 11%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 8%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 7%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 20m from Brunswick
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brunswick and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Brunswick and 62.7 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brunswick and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Hancock.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

23 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 94.8 mi (152.56 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Hancock

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,440
Coordinates44.5292400, -68.2536300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Hancock (-68.25363, 44.52924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.87 $21.45 $42.91
Premium $5.33 $23.52 $47.05
Diesel $6.25 $27.57 $55.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Hancock. The current time is 09:09:38.

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.