How far is Brunswick, ME from Owls Head, ME?
The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Owls Head, ME is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 26m.
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 Lincoln County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Owls Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Owls Head.
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Start on Pleasant Street
49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Maine Street
1170 ft · 46 sec · Maine Street
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Turn right onto Mason Street
748 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 1 North
601 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2011 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Thomaston Street
1273 ft · 37 sec · Thomaston Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2012 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ingraham Lane
2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane
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Continue on Ingraham Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive
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Continue on Weskeag Road
107 m · 11 sec · Weskeag Road
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Owls Head.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 1 North
Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 00h 42m
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 Cloudy leaving Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Owls Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Owls Head?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Damariscotta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Brunswick and 28.1 miles from Owls Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Owls Head.
Stop Ideas Near Damariscotta
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 Damariscotta.
Damariscotta, Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Owls Head. Straight-line distance: 46.6 mi (74.99 km).
#1 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owls Head
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 44.0823000, -69.0572600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owls Head (-69.05726, 44.0823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
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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