How far is East Millinocket, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.58 mi
03h 08m
Flight
136.61 mi
219.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.61 mi
Kilometers
219.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.58 mi
Kilometers
271.3 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 9:04 PM EST
Return by in East Millinocket
Sat, Nov 7, 12:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Millinocket
2026-11-06T17:56
Arrive Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 9:04 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Millinocket
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From East Millinocket
84.2 mi
01h 34m
To Brunswick
84.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Millinocket and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Main Street

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Medway Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
143 mi · 85%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Lewiston Road
0.65 mi
Old Main Street
0.48 mi
Maine Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 34m from East Millinocket
Leave By
10:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving East Millinocket and Chance Rain Showers 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 East Millinocket to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from East Millinocket and 84.4 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.16 one way or $50.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around East Millinocket and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

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Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

41 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Searsport, Maine

42 mi away
161 East Main St.
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Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 136.61 mi (219.85 km).

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#1 East Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,621
Coordinates45.6275500, -68.5744800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: East Millinocket (-68.57448, 45.62755)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $25.16
Round trip
$50.33
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $25.16 $50.33
Mid-grade $4.80 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $5.28 $31.42 $62.84
Diesel $6.39 $38.03 $76.06

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between East Millinocket and Brunswick. The current time is 17:56:31.

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.