How far is Brunswick, ME from Lubec, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Lubec, ME is about 204 miles (328.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.97 mi
04h 38m
Flight
161.05 mi
259.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.05 mi
Kilometers
259.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.97 mi
Kilometers
328.26 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubec
Wed, Sep 23, 5:55 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-09-23T13:16
Arrive Lubec
Wed, Sep 23, 5:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orland
ME

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
101.7 mi
02h 19m
To Lubec
102.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Lubec Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Calais as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.6 mi · 46 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  37. 37

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Route 1

    14 mi · 21 min · Route 1

  40. 40

    Continue on Harrington Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Harrington Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Outer Dublin Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Dublin Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Route 1

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 1

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Lubec Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lubec Road

  47. 47

    Continue on County Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1900 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · Pleasant Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto School Street

    4 m · 1 sec · School Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
52 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
25.3 mi · 12%
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 11%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 9%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
Main Street
9.91 mi · 5%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.6 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland
02h 19m from Brunswick
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Lubec.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204 miles (328.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Brunswick and 102.3 miles from Lubec.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.84 one way or $63.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Sunny near Lubec.

Stop Ideas Near Orland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Orland and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Ellsworth City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Ellsworth City Hall

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orland.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

18 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Bangor, Maine

28 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

28 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Lubec. Straight-line distance: 161.05 mi (259.18 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Lubec

Town in Maine

Population1,267
Coordinates44.8606400, -66.9841500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Lubec (-66.98415, 44.86064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.25 L · about $31.84
Round trip
$63.68
14.4 gal · 54.5 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $31.84 $63.68
Mid-grade $4.96 $35.74 $71.48
Premium $5.44 $39.18 $78.36
Diesel $6.52 $46.92 $93.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Lubec. The current time is 13:16:31.

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.