How far is Brunswick, ME from Kennebunkport, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Kennebunkport, ME is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.87 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.96 mi
73.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.96 mi
Kilometers
73.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.87 mi
Kilometers
89.92 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunkport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-19T01:17
Arrive Kennebunkport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
27.9 mi
00h 37m
To Kennebunkport
28 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
Kennebunkport Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 31 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 · 49 sec · Fletcher Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    75 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Port Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Port Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1087 ft · 37 sec · Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Dock Square

    142 m · 16 sec · Dock Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dock Square

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 53%
Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 31%
Summer Street
1.99 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.93 mi · 3%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 3%
Port Road
1.55 mi · 3%
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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 37m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunkport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Brunswick and 28 miles from Kennebunkport.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunkport.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Kennebunkport. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.97 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Kennebunkport

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,672
Coordinates43.3617500, -70.4767200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Kennebunkport (-70.47672, 43.36175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.86 $9.57 $19.14
Diesel $6.00 $11.81 $23.63

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Kennebunkport. The current time is 01:17:02.

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.