How far is Greenbush, ME from Brewer, ME?

The driving distance from Greenbush, ME to Brewer, ME is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.66 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.33 mi
32.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.07 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbush
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-04-23T04:30
Arrive Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bradley
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Greenbush
11.8 mi
00h 17m
To Brewer
11.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbush and Brewer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenbush and Brewer.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower River Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Lower River Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2534 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bradley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bradley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  7. 7

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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    38 m · 6 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbush and Brewer.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
13.9 mi · 59%
Main Street
5.34 mi · 23%
Riverside Drive
3.14 mi · 13%
Bradley Road
1.21 mi · 5%
Lower River Road
0.07 mi
State Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Road

Turn sharp right onto Main Road

9.79 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradley
00h 17m from Greenbush
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Greenbush and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenbush to Brewer?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Greenbush and 11.9 miles from Brewer.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Greenbush and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Stop Ideas Near Bradley

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

4 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

63 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.71 km).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Brewer

#2 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower River Road (-68.650836, 45.080316)
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbush and Brewer. The current time is 04:30:29.

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.