How far is Brunswick, ME from South Eliot, ME?
The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to South Eliot, ME is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and South Eliot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and South Eliot.
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Start on Pleasant Street
49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Maine Street
136 m · 21 sec · Maine Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Street
2650 ft · 2 min · Cumberland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
150 m · 12 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right
2443 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.5 mi · 45 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
1951 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Route 236
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 236
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Turn left onto Bolt Hill Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Bolt Hill Road
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Turn left onto Leach Road
23 m · 3 sec · Leach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and South Eliot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.5 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near South Eliot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to South Eliot?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Brunswick and 38.3 miles from South Eliot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near South Eliot.
Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough
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 West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and South Eliot. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.04 km).
#1 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Eliot
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,550 |
| Coordinates | 43.1081400, -70.7775500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Eliot (-70.77755, 43.10814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.95 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.17 | $26.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
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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