How far is Fort Fairfield, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from Fort Fairfield, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Fairfield and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield and Brunswick.
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Start on Elm Street
16 m · 7 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
126 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Presque Isle Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Fort Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the exit right
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Route 196
117 m · 9 sec · Route 196
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maine Street
2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street
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Turn right
61 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
9 m · 1 sec · 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 Fort Fairfield and Brunswick.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Street
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Fairfield and Light Rain near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Fairfield to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Passadumkeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Fort Fairfield and 137.6 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Fairfield and Light Rain near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Passadumkeag
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 Passadumkeag.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Fairfield and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 222.92 mi (358.75 km).
#1 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $3.95 | $37.83 | $75.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $42.74 | $85.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $57.51 | $115.02 |
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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