How far is Cumberland Center, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Cumberland Center, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.48 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.75 mi
26.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.48 mi
Kilometers
32.96 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Nov 12, 5:07 AM EST
Return by in Cumberland Center
Thu, Nov 12, 5:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland Center
2026-11-12T04:35
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Nov 12, 5:07 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland Center
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Cumberland Center
10.2 mi
00h 16m
To Brunswick
10.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Center and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Blanchard Road

    28 m · 11 sec · Blanchard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cumberland Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pea Lane

    870 ft · 39 sec · Pea Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walnut Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto York Street

    599 ft · 17 sec · York Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1642 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland Center 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
11.7 mi · 57%
West Main Street
1.98 mi · 10%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 8%
Walnut Hill Road
1.48 mi · 7%
US 1
1.31 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 1

Merge slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 16m from Cumberland Center
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Cumberland Center and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cumberland Center to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Cumberland Center and 10.3 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Cumberland Center and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland Center and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.95 km).

Cumberland Center

#1 Cumberland Center

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population2,499
Coordinates43.7964700, -70.2589400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland Center (-70.25894, 43.79647)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.95
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $2.98 $5.95
Mid-grade $4.73 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $5.22 $3.76 $7.52
Diesel $6.30 $4.54 $9.08

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland Center and Brunswick. The current time is 04:35:30.

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.