How far is Plymouth, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Plymouth, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.85 mi
01h 39m
Flight
69.74 mi
112.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.74 mi
Kilometers
112.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.85 mi
Kilometers
136.56 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sat, Oct 31, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Oct 31, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-10-31T13:32
Arrive Brunswick
Sat, Oct 31, 3:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Plymouth
42.4 mi
00h 49m
To Brunswick
42.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Newport as the closest live forecast in the Penobscot County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 69

    37 m · 10 sec · State Route 69

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Moosehead Trail

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moosehead Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Roussin Road

    1520 ft · 36 sec · Roussin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roussin Road
58 mi · 68%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 25%
Moosehead Trail
2.43 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Lewiston Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Maine Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roussin Road

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 02m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
00h 49m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Plymouth and 42.4 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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 Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.4 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 10.5 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 10.4 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 Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 69.74 mi (112.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Plymouth

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,356
Coordinates44.7672900, -69.2103300
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-69.21033, 44.76729)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.51
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $12.76 $25.51
Mid-grade $4.82 $14.41 $28.82
Premium $5.31 $15.88 $31.75
Diesel $6.41 $19.17 $38.33

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Brunswick. The current time is 13:32:35.

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.