How far is Brunswick, ME from Vinalhaven, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Vinalhaven, ME is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
70.13 mi
02h 34m
Flight
57.11 mi
91.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.11 mi
Kilometers
91.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.13 mi
Kilometers
112.86 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vinalhaven
Thu, Sep 17, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, Sep 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-09-17T20:29
Arrive Vinalhaven
Thu, Sep 17, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Waldoboro
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Brunswick
35 mi
01h 17m
To Vinalhaven
35.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Vinalhaven Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Overnight
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    1170 ft · 46 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    748 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 North

    601 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2006 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    117 m · 17 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  14. 14

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

    17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    76 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2673 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
27.5 mi · 39%
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 24%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 19%
Route 1
5.38 mi · 8%
New County Road
2.25 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Merge slight left

27.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldoboro
01h 17m from Brunswick
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Vinalhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Waldoboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Brunswick and 35.2 miles from Vinalhaven.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Vinalhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Waldoboro

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

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

BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

1 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

14 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Rockland, Maine

21 mi away
517A Main St.
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

24 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Vinalhaven. Straight-line distance: 57.11 mi (91.91 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Vinalhaven

#2 Vinalhaven

City in Maine, United States of America

Population1,128
Coordinates44.0481400, -68.8317000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Vinalhaven (-68.8317, 44.04814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.44
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $10.72 $21.44
Mid-grade $4.87 $12.08 $24.15
Premium $5.34 $13.25 $26.50
Diesel $6.29 $15.59 $31.18

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Vinalhaven. The current time is 20:29:24.

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.