How far is Mechanic Falls, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from Mechanic Falls, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mechanic Falls and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanic Falls and Brunswick.
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Start on Water Street
26 m · 6 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
701 ft · 24 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Lewiston Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street
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Continue on Mechanic Falls Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road
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Continue on Minot Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue
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Turn left onto Court Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 15 min · Lisbon Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
5.8 mi · 10 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 Mechanic Falls 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.
Lisbon Street
Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mechanic Falls and Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mechanic Falls to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Mechanic Falls and 14.7 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mechanic Falls and Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Lisbon
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 Lisbon.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mechanic Falls and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 25.19 mi (40.54 km).
#1 Mechanic Falls
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,982 |
| Coordinates | 44.1117400, -70.3917200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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