How far is Chelsea, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from Chelsea, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Brunswick.
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Start on Hankerson Road
17 m · 8 sec · Hankerson Road
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Turn sharp right onto Togus Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Togus Road
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Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Route 196
117 m · 9 sec · Route 196
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maine Street
2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street
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Turn right
61 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Brunswick.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Brunswick Avenue
Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chelsea and Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Chelsea and 14.7 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelsea and Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.27 km).
#1 Chelsea
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 44.2503500, -69.7172700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
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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