How far is Rangeley, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Rangeley, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.02 mi
02h 30m
Flight
80 mi
128.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80 mi
Kilometers
128.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.02 mi
Kilometers
165.79 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM EDT
Return by in Rangeley
Thu, Oct 15, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rangeley
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rangeley
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
Jay
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Rangeley
51.4 mi
01h 15m
To Brunswick
51.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    129 m · 19 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Street

    528 ft · 29 sec · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rangeley Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weld Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Phillips Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    5 mi · 9 min · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound

    952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Turner Street

    1939 ft · 36 sec · Turner Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Court Street

    824 ft · 16 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Lisbon Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  30. 30

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rangeley 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
22.1 mi · 21%
Weld Road
14.1 mi · 14%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 12%
Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 11%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 9%
Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Continue on Auburn Road

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jay
01h 15m from Rangeley
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rangeley and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Jay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Rangeley and 51.6 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rangeley and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Jay

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

37 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

70 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

71 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

73 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rangeley and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 80 mi (128.74 km).

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#1 Rangeley

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates44.9664400, -70.6428500
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Rangeley (-70.64285, 44.96644)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $15.93
Round trip
$31.86
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $15.93 $31.86
Mid-grade $4.93 $17.93 $35.85
Premium $5.41 $19.69 $39.38
Diesel $6.44 $23.42 $46.85

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rangeley and Brunswick. The current time is 16:44:18.

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.