How far is Mapleton, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Mapleton, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.55 mi
05h 05m
Flight
210.31 mi
338.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.31 mi
Kilometers
338.46 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.55 mi
Kilometers
409.66 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Mapleton
Thu, Sep 17, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mapleton
2026-09-17T11:16
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mapleton
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
Greenbush
ME

City in Minnesota, United States

From Mapleton
127.2 mi
02h 32m
To Brunswick
127.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    747 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  16. 16

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mapleton 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
164 mi · 64%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 12%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 8%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 5%
Presque Isle Road
7.31 mi · 3%
Station Road
5.21 mi · 2%
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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbush
02h 32m from Mapleton
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mapleton and Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Mapleton and 127.4 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mapleton and Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbush

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

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

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Orono (University of Maine), Maine

20 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
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Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

72 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

79 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 210.31 mi (338.46 km).

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#1 Mapleton

Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates46.6819900, -68.1628100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Mapleton (-68.16281, 46.68199)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $38.82
Round trip
$77.64
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $38.82 $77.64
Mid-grade $4.87 $43.72 $87.45
Premium $5.34 $47.97 $95.94
Diesel $6.29 $56.45 $112.90

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mapleton and Brunswick. The current time is 11:16:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.