How far is Brunswick, ME from Jay, ME?
The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Jay, ME is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Jay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Jay.
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Start on Pleasant Street
49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Maine Street
2355 ft · 2 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 196
823 ft · 29 sec · Route 196
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Continue on Lewiston Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 16 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1471 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Court Street
679 ft · 14 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto Turner Street
1991 ft · 32 sec · Turner Street
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
155 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Intervale Road
38 m · 3 sec · Intervale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Intervale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Jay.
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.
Auburn Road
Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brunswick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Jay?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Greene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Brunswick and 25.3 miles from Jay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brunswick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jay.
Stop Ideas Near Greene
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greene.
Augusta, ME
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Jay. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.52 km).
#1 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jay
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 4,598 |
| Coordinates | 44.5039500, -70.2161700 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay (-70.21617, 44.50395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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