How far is Brunswick, ME from Penobscot, ME?
The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Penobscot, ME is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 02h 22m.
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 Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Penobscot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Penobscot.
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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
2276 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
767 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on Route 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Take the exit left
1586 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
155 m · 12 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Turn right onto Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Penobscot Road
5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Penobscot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Penobscot.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Penobscot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Penobscot?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Brunswick and 54.9 miles from Penobscot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.11 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Sunny near Penobscot.
Stop Ideas Near Palermo
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 Palermo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Penobscot. Straight-line distance: 72.83 mi (117.21 km).
#1 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penobscot
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.4645200, -68.7111400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penobscot (-68.71114, 44.46452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.42 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $25.22 | $50.43 |
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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