How far is Presque Isle, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.92 mi
04h 07m
Flight
213.33 mi
343.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.33 mi
Kilometers
343.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.92 mi
Kilometers
429.56 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Mon, May 25, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Presque Isle
Mon, May 25, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presque Isle
2026-05-25T13:41
Arrive Brunswick
Mon, May 25, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Presque Isle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Passadumkeag
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Presque Isle
131.7 mi
02h 03m
To Brunswick
135.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    30 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  6. 6

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

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  12. 12

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  16. 16

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Presque Isle 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 76%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 8%
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 4%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 3%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Passadumkeag
02h 03m from Presque Isle
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Presque Isle and Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Presque Isle to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Passadumkeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Presque Isle and 135.3 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.16 one way or $74.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Presque Isle and Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Passadumkeag

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

32 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

44 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

84 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

91 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 213.33 mi (343.32 km).

Presque Isle

#1 Presque Isle

City in Maine, United States

Population8,950
Coordinates46.6811500, -68.0158600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-68.015848, 46.681243)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.65 L · about $37.16
Round trip
$74.32
18.84 gal · 71.3 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $37.16 $74.32
Mid-grade $4.46 $41.98 $83.97
Premium $4.86 $45.76 $91.52
Diesel $6.00 $56.49 $112.98

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Presque Isle and Brunswick. The current time is 13:41:16.

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.