How far is Brunswick, ME from Sullivan, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Sullivan, ME is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
128.35 mi
02h 45m
Flight
97.07 mi
156.22 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Brunswick.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.07 mi
Kilometers
156.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.35 mi
Kilometers
206.56 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, Oct 16, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Liberty
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Brunswick
64.1 mi
01h 22m
To Sullivan
64.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Sullivan Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
This Afternoon
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  15. 15

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  27. 27

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bert Gray Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Bert Gray Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bert Gray Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.4 mi · 17%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 14%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 10%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 8%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 7%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 22m from Brunswick
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Brunswick and 64.3 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

23 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 97.07 mi (156.22 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Sullivan

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,261
Coordinates44.5203600, -68.1966800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Sullivan (-68.19668, 44.52036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.65
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $19.82 $39.65
Mid-grade $4.93 $22.31 $44.62
Premium $5.41 $24.51 $49.01
Diesel $6.44 $29.15 $58.30

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 Sullivan. The current time is 20:44:50.

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.