How far is Brunswick, ME from Smithfield, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Smithfield, ME is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
54.97 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.91 mi
80.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.91 mi
Kilometers
80.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.97 mi
Kilometers
88.46 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Fri, Oct 16, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, Oct 16, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-10-16T00:50
Arrive Smithfield
Fri, Oct 16, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Brunswick
27.5 mi
00h 39m
To Smithfield
27.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
59°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    130 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout

    73 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    80 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Belgrade Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakland Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Smithfield Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Smithfield Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Village Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Village Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mikes Lane

    104 m · 25 sec · Mikes Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mikes Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 39%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 18%
Smithfield Road
5.54 mi · 10%
Village Road
4.02 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
3.58 mi · 7%
Oakland Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
00h 39m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brunswick and Rain near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Brunswick and 27.5 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hallowell, 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 Hallowell.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 49.91 mi (80.33 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates44.6303400, -69.8295000
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Smithfield (-69.8295, 44.63034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
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
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $8.49
Round trip
$16.98
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $8.49 $16.98
Mid-grade $4.93 $9.55 $19.11
Premium $5.41 $10.50 $20.99
Diesel $6.44 $12.48 $24.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Smithfield. The current time is 00:50:14.

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.