How far is Harpswell Center, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Harpswell Center, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
8.91 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.85 mi
12.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.85 mi
Kilometers
12.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.91 mi
Kilometers
14.34 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Harpswell Center
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harpswell Center
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harpswell Center
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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Harpswell Center
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Brunswick
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harpswell Center and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Harpswell Neck Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Harpswell Neck Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Harpswell Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sills Drive

    993 ft · 37 sec · Sills Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    990 ft · 34 sec · Bath Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bath Road

    57 m · 6 sec · Bath Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Maine Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · Maine Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    624 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    636 ft · 24 sec · Middle Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    147 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harpswell Center 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harpswell Road
4.41 mi · 49%
Harpswell Neck Road
3.65 mi · 41%
Bath Road
0.22 mi · 3%
Sills Drive
0.19 mi · 2%
Middle Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Harpswell Road

Continue on Harpswell Road

4.41 mi · 00h 08m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 08m from Harpswell Center
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harpswell Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harpswell Center to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Harpswell Center and 4.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harpswell Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harpswell Center and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 7.85 mi (12.63 km).

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#1 Harpswell Center

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,281
Coordinates43.8017500, -69.9842100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Harpswell Center (-69.98421, 43.80175)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.22
Round trip
$2.45
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.22 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.86 $1.51 $3.01
Diesel $6.00 $1.86 $3.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harpswell Center and Brunswick. The current time is 20:22:35.

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.