How far is Orland, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Orland, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.12 mi
02h 09m
Flight
75.87 mi
122.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.87 mi
Kilometers
122.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.12 mi
Kilometers
159.52 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Oct 14, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Orland
Wed, Oct 14, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland
2026-10-14T06:57
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Oct 14, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland
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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Orland
49.5 mi
01h 04m
To Brunswick
49.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School House Road

    1742 ft · 1 min · School House Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Acadia Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Acadia Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  15. 15

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  20. 20

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

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  31. 31

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  32. 32

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  37. 37

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  38. 38

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 22%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 18%
Route 1
15.5 mi · 16%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
5.93 mi · 6%
Acadia Highway
5.9 mi · 6%
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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 04m from Orland
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Orland and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Orland and 49.6 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Orland and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 75.87 mi (122.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Orland

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,173
Coordinates44.5703500, -68.7358600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Orland (-68.73586, 44.57035)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.69
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $15.34 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.93 $17.26 $34.51
Premium $5.42 $18.97 $37.93
Diesel $6.45 $22.59 $45.18

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Orland and Brunswick. The current time is 06:57:32.

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.