How far is Cornish, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Cornish, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
56.52 mi
01h 21m
Flight
42.33 mi
68.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.33 mi
Kilometers
68.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.52 mi
Kilometers
90.96 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Cornish
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornish
2026-10-15T14:51
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornish
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
Westbrook
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Cornish
28.2 mi
00h 40m
To Brunswick
28.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    136 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2993 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

    2064 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    1362 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
17.6 mi · 31%
Ossipee Trail West
9.93 mi · 18%
Ossipee Trail
8.18 mi · 14%
Main Street
5.43 mi · 10%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 7%
Maine Turnpike
2.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 40m from Cornish
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cornish and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Cornish and 28.3 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cornish and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

21 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornish and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 42.33 mi (68.12 km).

Cornish

#1 Cornish

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,447
Coordinates43.8048000, -70.8011700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Cornish (-70.80117, 43.8048)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.93 $9.80 $19.60
Premium $5.41 $10.77 $21.53
Diesel $6.44 $12.81 $25.61

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 Cornish and Brunswick. The current time is 14:51:03.

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.