How far is New Sharon, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from New Sharon, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.37 mi
01h 17m
Flight
50.11 mi
80.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.11 mi
Kilometers
80.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Return by in New Sharon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Sharon
2026-10-15T18:50
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Sharon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From New Sharon
29.1 mi
00h 38m
To Brunswick
29.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Sharon and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Falls Road

    29 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mercer Road

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Mercer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mile Hill Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Mile Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    14.5 mi · 21 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Civic Center Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 37%
Augusta Road
14.5 mi · 25%
Civic Center Drive
12.1 mi · 21%
Mile Hill Road
4.45 mi · 8%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
00h 38m from New Sharon
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Sharon and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Sharon to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from New Sharon and 29.2 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Sharon and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Sharon and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 50.11 mi (80.65 km).

New Sharon

#1 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.93 $10.15 $20.29
Premium $5.41 $11.14 $22.29
Diesel $6.44 $13.26 $26.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Sharon and Brunswick. The current time is 18:50:40.

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.