How far is Kittery, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Kittery, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.66 mi
01h 13m
Flight
68.93 mi
110.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.66 mi
Kilometers
120.16 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Kittery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittery
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kittery
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
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From Kittery
37.3 mi
00h 36m
To Brunswick
37.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whipple Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Whipple Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shapleigh Road

    2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rogers Road

    2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogers Road

    724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Road

    153 m · 17 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittery and Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 55%
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 38%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 2%
US 1
1.31 mi · 2%
Route 1
0.75 mi · 1%
Rogers Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 36m from Kittery
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Kittery and Slight 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 Kittery to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Kittery and 37.3 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittery and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 68.93 mi (110.94 km).

Kittery

#1 Kittery

Town in Maine

Population9,876
Coordinates43.0881400, -70.7361600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Whipple Road (-70.73595, 43.088249)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.55
Diesel $6.00 $15.77 $31.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittery and Brunswick. The current time is 01:16:38.

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.