How far is Palmyra, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from Palmyra, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Brunswick.
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Start on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road
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Continue on Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue
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Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Take the ramp left
991 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
46.5 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road
1 km · 2 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 Palmyra and Brunswick.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Somerset Avenue
Merge slight left
46.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Rain leaving Palmyra and Rain near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Palmyra and 39.3 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Palmyra and Rain near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 71.02 mi (114.29 km).
#1 Palmyra
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.8464500, -69.3586600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.38 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $13.66 | $27.31 |
| Premium | $5.42 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
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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