How far is Brunswick, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
52.29 mi
00h 58m
Flight
46.72 mi
75.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.72 mi
Kilometers
75.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.16 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Fri, May 1, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, May 1, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-01T01:43
Arrive Kennebunk
Fri, May 1, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Portland
ME

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

From Brunswick
26.2 mi
00h 29m
To Kennebunk
26.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    136 m · 21 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    2650 ft · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    150 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    70 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road

    1032 ft · 33 sec · Alewive Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 56%
Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 33%
Pleasant Street
1.93 mi · 4%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 4%
ME 35
0.62 mi · 1%
Cumberland Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 29m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brunswick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Brunswick and 26.1 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brunswick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

3 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

25 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 46.72 mi (75.19 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Kennebunk. The current time is 01:43:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.