How far is Madawaska, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Madawaska, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.1 mi
05h 26m
Flight
250.63 mi
403.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.63 mi
Kilometers
403.35 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.1 mi
Kilometers
524.8 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Madawaska
Wed, May 6, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madawaska
2026-05-05T17:07
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madawaska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chester
ME

Town of the United States

From Madawaska
155 mi
02h 43m
To Brunswick
171.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Avenue

    14 m · 6 sec · North 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11.7 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Frenchville Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Frenchville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  19. 19

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  23. 23

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  24. 24

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  30. 30

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
175 mi · 54%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 9%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 9%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 7%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 5%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

160 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.4 mi
250.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
02h 43m from Madawaska
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madawaska and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Madawaska and 171.1 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.41 one way or $90.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madawaska and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

70 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

110 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

117 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madawaska and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 250.63 mi (403.35 km).

Madawaska

#1 Madawaska

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,715
Coordinates47.3553200, -68.3217100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Avenue (-68.321517, 47.355284)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.51 gal
43.56 L · about $45.41
Round trip
$90.81
23.02 gal · 87.12 L
Estimated CO2
102.3 kg one way
Round trip: 204.6 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $45.41 $90.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $51.30 $102.60
Premium $4.86 $55.92 $111.83
Diesel $6.00 $69.03 $138.05

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Madawaska and Brunswick. The current time is 17:07:53.

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.