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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.65 mi
01h 35m
Flight
69 mi
111.04 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 mi
Kilometers
111.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.65 mi
Kilometers
123.35 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Eliot
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive South Eliot
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From Brunswick
38.3 mi
00h 47m
To South Eliot
38.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    136 m · 21 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    2650 ft · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    150 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    41.5 mi · 45 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick

    1951 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 236

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 236

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bolt Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Bolt Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Leach Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Leach Road

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
41.5 mi · 54%
I 295 South
29.4 mi · 38%
Pleasant Street
1.93 mi · 3%
Bolt Hill Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Route 236
1.27 mi · 2%
Cumberland Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 47m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and South Eliot. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.04 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
South Eliot

#2 South Eliot

City in Maine, United States of America

Population3,550
Coordinates43.1081400, -70.7775500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: South Eliot (-70.77755, 43.10814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.38
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and South Eliot. The current time is 02:41:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.