How far is Harrison, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Harrison, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.76 mi
01h 28m
Flight
37.97 mi
61.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.76 mi
Kilometers
84.91 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Wed, Sep 23, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-09-23T11:19
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Harrison
26.3 mi
00h 44m
To Brunswick
26.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Harrison and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    40 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Norway Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Norway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Harrison Road

  5. 5

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mechanic Falls Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Lewiston Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Court Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Lisbon Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  21. 21

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 21%
Main Street
8.73 mi · 17%
Lewiston Road
5.75 mi · 11%
Norway Road
5.21 mi · 10%
Harrison Road
5.02 mi · 10%
Mechanic Falls Road
4.15 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Lisbon Street

Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
00h 44m from Harrison
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrison and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Harrison and 26.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 37.97 mi (61.1 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison (-70.67923, 44.11035)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.45
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $8.22 $16.45
Mid-grade $4.96 $9.23 $18.47
Premium $5.44 $10.12 $20.24
Diesel $6.52 $12.12 $24.24

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 Harrison and Brunswick. The current time is 11:19:11.

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.