How far is Kennebunk, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.75 mi
00h 53m
Flight
46.72 mi
75.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.72 mi
Kilometers
75.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.75 mi
Kilometers
83.28 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Fri, May 1, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Kennebunk
Fri, May 1, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennebunk
2026-05-01T02:50
Arrive Brunswick
Fri, May 1, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennebunk
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
Portland
ME

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

From Kennebunk
26 mi
00h 26m
To Brunswick
25.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Friend Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Friend Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    129 m · 9 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto York Street

    103 m · 12 sec · York Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1575 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    2353 ft · 47 sec · Fletcher Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Fletcher Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    740 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 55%
Maine Turnpike
17.8 mi · 34%
Fletcher Street
2.4 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 3%
US 1
1.31 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 26m from Kennebunk
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennebunk and Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Kennebunk and 25.8 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kennebunk and Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

3 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

25 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 46.72 mi (75.19 km).

Kennebunk

#1 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $6.00 $10.97 $21.95

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennebunk and Brunswick. The current time is 02:50:44.

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.