How far is Lincoln, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Lincoln, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
157.62 mi
02h 27m
Flight
123.12 mi
198.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.12 mi
Kilometers
198.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.62 mi
Kilometers
253.67 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-18T14:02
Arrive Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Newport
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Lincoln
77.1 mi
01h 13m
To Brunswick
80.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
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 Lincoln and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway

    36 m · 10 sec · West Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Access Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Access Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Penobscot Valley Avenue

    854 ft · 24 sec · Penobscot Valley Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penobscot Valley Avenue
124 mi · 79%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 14%
Access Road
2.71 mi · 2%
West Broadway
1.62 mi · 1%
River Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Penobscot Valley Avenue

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 13m from Lincoln
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Lincoln and 80.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

36 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

48 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 123.12 mi (198.15 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population4,882
Coordinates45.3622800, -68.5050200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: United States Route 2 (-68.50503, 45.362263)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.87
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.93 $43.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.78 $49.56
Premium $4.86 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $6.00 $33.34 $66.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Brunswick. The current time is 14:02:56.

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.