How far is Hartford, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Hartford, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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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
44.07 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.07 mi
Kilometers
70.93 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 AM EST
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Nov 7, 1:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-11-06T23:09
Arrive Brunswick
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Hartford
22 mi
00h 32m
To Brunswick
22.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Hartford and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1855 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bear Pond Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Bear Pond Road

  3. 3

    Continue on New Bear Pond Road

    537 ft · 11 sec · New Bear Pond Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Auburn Road

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Auburn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Turner Street

    1939 ft · 36 sec · Turner Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Court Street

    824 ft · 16 sec · Court Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Lisbon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
11.5 mi · 26%
Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 25%
Bear Pond Road
6.36 mi · 14%
Lewiston Road
5.75 mi · 13%
Center Street
2.91 mi · 7%
Turner Road
2.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Merge slight left onto Auburn Road

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 32m from Hartford
Leave By
4:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Hartford and 22.1 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.36 km).

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#1 Hartford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates44.3728400, -70.3467300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-70.34673, 44.37284)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.19
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $6.60 $13.19
Mid-grade $4.80 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $5.28 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $6.39 $9.97 $19.94

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 Hartford and Brunswick. The current time is 23:09:28.

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.