How far is Kennebunkport, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Kennebunkport, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
53.21 mi
00h 59m
Flight
45.96 mi
73.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.96 mi
Kilometers
73.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.64 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Kennebunkport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennebunkport
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennebunkport
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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Kennebunkport
27.7 mi
00h 29m
To Brunswick
25.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kennebunkport Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Kennebunkport and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dock Square

    142 m · 16 sec · Dock Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1087 ft · 39 sec · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Port Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Port Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Summer Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Summer Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fletcher Street

    2353 ft · 48 sec · Fletcher Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Fletcher Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    740 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunkport 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 53%
Maine Turnpike
17.8 mi · 33%
Fletcher Street
2.4 mi · 5%
Summer Street
1.98 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 3%
Port Road
1.55 mi · 3%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 29m from Kennebunkport
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kennebunkport 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 Kennebunkport to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Kennebunkport and 25.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunkport and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.97 km).

Kennebunkport

#1 Kennebunkport

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,672
Coordinates43.3617500, -70.4767200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Dock Square (-70.476752, 43.361767)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
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
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $6.00 $11.27 $22.55

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 Kennebunkport and Brunswick. The current time is 23:44:56.

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.