How far is Brunswick, ME from Plymouth, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Plymouth, ME is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
84.17 mi
01h 38m
Flight
69.74 mi
112.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.74 mi
Kilometers
112.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.17 mi
Kilometers
135.46 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, Oct 31, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Sat, Oct 31, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-10-31T14:36
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, Oct 31, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
42.1 mi
00h 49m
To Plymouth
42.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Plymouth Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Newport as the closest live forecast in the Penobscot County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 7: East Newport, Plymouth

    1640 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Moosehead Trail

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moosehead Trail

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto State Route 69

    37 m · 3 sec · State Route 69

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 69

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
57.8 mi · 69%
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 25%
Moosehead Trail
2.39 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Maine Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Lewiston Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

57.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
00h 49m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Brunswick and 42.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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 Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 69.74 mi (112.23 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plymouth

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,356
Coordinates44.7672900, -69.2103300
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Plymouth (-69.21033, 44.76729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.24 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
5.94 gal · 22.48 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.82 $14.32 $28.63
Premium $5.31 $15.77 $31.54
Diesel $6.41 $19.04 $38.08

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Plymouth. The current time is 14:36:09.

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.