How far is Old Orchard Beach, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
43.92 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.31 mi
55.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.31 mi
Kilometers
55.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.92 mi
Kilometers
70.69 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Old Orchard Beach
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Orchard Beach
2026-05-12T18:34
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Orchard Beach
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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Old Orchard Beach
21.9 mi
00h 23m
To Brunswick
22 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Old Orchard Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Old Orchard Beach and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Saco Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saco Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Ocean Park Road

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Portland

    3080 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Orchard Beach 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 64%
Maine Turnpike
7.8 mi · 18%
Saco Avenue
1.78 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 4%
US 1
1.31 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 23m from Old Orchard Beach
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Old Orchard Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Orchard Beach to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Old Orchard Beach and 22 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Old Orchard Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Orchard Beach and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 34.31 mi (55.21 km).

Old Orchard Beach

#1 Old Orchard Beach

Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States

Population9,095
Coordinates43.5173100, -70.3775500
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Saco Avenue (-70.377605, 43.517315)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Orchard Beach and Brunswick. The current time is 18:34:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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