How far is Fairfield, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
58.15 mi
00h 55m
Flight
49.97 mi
80.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.97 mi
Kilometers
80.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.15 mi
Kilometers
93.58 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 30, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-30T10:05
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Apr 30, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Fairfield
27.4 mi
00h 27m
To Brunswick
30.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lawrence Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    1187 ft · 57 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    967 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
30.2 mi · 52%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 37%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Lewiston Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Maine Street
0.46 mi · 1%
ME 196 East
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
00h 27m from Fairfield
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fairfield and Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Fairfield and 30.8 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fairfield and Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence Avenue (-69.598721, 44.588069)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.17
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.09 $16.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.14 $18.27
Premium $4.86 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $6.00 $12.29 $24.59

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Brunswick. The current time is 10:05:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.