How far is Orrington, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Orrington, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
114.24 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.7 mi
128.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.7 mi
Kilometers
128.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.24 mi
Kilometers
183.85 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sun, May 3, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Orrington
Sun, May 3, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orrington
2026-05-03T03:21
Arrive Brunswick
Sun, May 3, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orrington
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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Orrington
55.4 mi
00h 55m
To Brunswick
58.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Drive

    21 m · 6 sec · Center Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 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 Orrington and Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 69%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 19%
South Main Street
3.9 mi · 3%
River Road
3.27 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Lewiston Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 26m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 55m from Orrington
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Orrington and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Orrington and 58.8 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.90 one way or $31.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Orrington and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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 Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.2 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orrington and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 79.7 mi (128.27 km).

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#1 Orrington

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,668
Coordinates44.7311800, -68.8264300
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Drive (-68.826489, 44.731082)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.26 L · about $15.90
Round trip
$31.80
8.06 gal · 30.52 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.90 $31.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.96 $35.92
Premium $4.86 $19.58 $39.16
Diesel $6.00 $24.17 $48.34

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Orrington and Brunswick. The current time is 03:21:40.

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.