How far is Manchester, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from Manchester, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Brunswick.
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Start on the route
12 m · 4 sec
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Turn uturn
53 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Whitten Road
2466 ft · 1 min · Whitten Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Route 196
117 m · 9 sec · Route 196
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maine Street
2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street
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Turn right
61 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Brunswick.
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.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Manchester and 16.8 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 28.8 mi (46.35 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,555 |
| Coordinates | 44.3245100, -69.8603300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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