How far is Garland, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Garland, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.15 mi
02h 02m
Flight
87.2 mi
140.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.15 mi
Kilometers
157.96 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 8:11 PM EST
Return by in Garland
Fri, Nov 6, 10:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-11-06T18:09
Arrive Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 8:11 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:30 PM EST
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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Garland
49 mi
01h 01m
To Brunswick
49.2 mi
01h 01m

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
6 mph SW
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 Garland and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dexter Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Dexter Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Garland Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Garland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Greenhouse Road

    117 m · 13 sec · Greenhouse Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Corinna Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 55%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 22%
Dexter Road
8.76 mi · 9%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 5%
Garland Road
3.7 mi · 4%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 01m from Garland
Leave By
2:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Garland 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 Garland to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Garland and 49.2 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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 Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.4 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).

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#1 Garland

Place in Maine

Population1,046
Coordinates45.0384000, -69.1603200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-69.16032, 45.0384)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.80 $16.61 $33.22
Premium $5.28 $18.27 $36.54
Diesel $6.39 $22.12 $44.23

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 Garland and Brunswick. The current time is 18:09:45.

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.