How far is Brunswick, ME from Whitefield, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Whitefield, ME is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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

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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
35.77 mi
00h 57m
Flight
24.43 mi
39.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.43 mi
Kilometers
39.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.77 mi
Kilometers
57.57 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefield
Wed, Sep 23, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-09-23T12:16
Arrive Whitefield
Wed, Sep 23, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Brunswick
17.8 mi
00h 28m
To Whitefield
17.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pittston Road

    8.2 mi · 20 min · East Pittston Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pittston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
20.2 mi · 56%
East Pittston Road
8.23 mi · 23%
Water Street
2.19 mi · 6%
Lewiston Road
1.66 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.18 mi · 3%
Cobbossee Avenue
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 28m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Whitefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Brunswick and 17.9 miles from Whitefield.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Whitefield. Straight-line distance: 24.43 mi (39.32 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

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

#2 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Whitefield (-69.62532, 44.17007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.14
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.57 $11.14
Mid-grade $4.96 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $5.44 $6.86 $13.71
Diesel $6.52 $8.21 $16.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Whitefield. The current time is 12:16:23.

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.