How far is Mars Hill, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Mars Hill, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.2 mi
04h 41m
Flight
206.72 mi
332.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.72 mi
Kilometers
332.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.2 mi
Kilometers
401.05 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Mars Hill
Thu, Sep 17, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mars Hill
2026-09-17T12:00
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mars Hill
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
Alton
ME

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From Mars Hill
124.5 mi
02h 20m
To Brunswick
124.7 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
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 Mars Hill and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mars Hill and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    68 m · 19 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2608 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  8. 8

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  12. 12

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mars Hill 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 81%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 9%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 4%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 3%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
02h 20m from Mars Hill
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Mars Hill and 124.7 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $76.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Mars Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

15 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

25 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

65 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

71 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mars Hill and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 206.72 mi (332.69 km).

Mars Hill

#1 Mars Hill

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,461
Coordinates46.5158800, -67.8664100
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Mars Hill (-67.86641, 46.51588)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.29 L · about $38.00
Round trip
$76.00
17.58 gal · 66.58 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $38.00 $76.00
Mid-grade $4.87 $42.80 $85.60
Premium $5.34 $46.96 $93.91
Diesel $6.29 $55.25 $110.51

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 Mars Hill and Brunswick. The current time is 12:00:44.

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.