How far is Dayton, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from Dayton, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Brunswick.
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Start on Wilderness Drive
1485 ft · 2 min · Wilderness Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bickford Road
1905 ft · 1 min · Bickford Road
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Turn right onto Hollis Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Hollis Road
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Turn left onto New County Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · New County Road
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Continue on Bradley Street
2628 ft · 58 sec · Bradley Street
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1 km · 2 min · Garfield Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
149 m · 17 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Industrial Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Industrial Park Road
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Take the ramp right
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1545 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Portland
3080 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.8 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Dayton 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.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Dayton and 24.4 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 39.54 mi (63.63 km).
#1 Dayton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,107 |
| Coordinates | 43.549722, -70.575555 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
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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