How far is Frankfort, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Frankfort, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.69 mi
02h 10m
Flight
72.17 mi
116.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.69 mi
Kilometers
155.61 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Wed, Sep 23, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-09-23T11:35
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort
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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Frankfort
48.3 mi
01h 05m
To Brunswick
48.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hill Road

    35 m · 5 sec · West Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loggin Road

    577 ft · 16 sec · Loggin Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Road South

  4. 4

    Continue on Bangor Road

    6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  13. 13

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  30. 30

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  36. 36

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 22%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 18%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 9%
East Main Street
7.04 mi · 7%
Bangor Road
6.04 mi · 6%
Maine Turnpike
5.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

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

21.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 05m from Frankfort
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frankfort and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Frankfort and 48.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frankfort and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 72.17 mi (116.15 km).

Frankfort

#1 Frankfort

Town in Maine

Population1,196
Coordinates44.6098000, -68.8767000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankfort (-68.8767, 44.6098)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.16
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $15.08 $30.16
Mid-grade $4.96 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $5.44 $18.56 $37.11
Diesel $6.52 $22.22 $44.44

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Brunswick. The current time is 11:35:25.

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.