How far is Rockport, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Rockport, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
54.01 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.93 mi
77.14 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Rockport.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.01 mi
Kilometers
86.92 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Rockport
Tue, May 5, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-05-05T07:16
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
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
Newcastle
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Rockport
26.8 mi
00h 32m
To Brunswick
27.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ship Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Ship Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pascal Avenue

    103 m · 10 sec · Pascal Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Leeman Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 24 Business North, ME 201 North: Brunswick, Topsham

    748 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto ME 123 South, ME 24 Business: Bowdoin College, Harpswell

    49 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    1528 ft · 1 min · Maine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
19 mi · 35%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 17%
Leeman Highway
8.36 mi · 15%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 12%
West Street
4.4 mi · 8%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

9.13 mi · 00h 13m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcastle
00h 32m from Rockport
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockport and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Rockport and 27.2 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newcastle

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

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

BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

1 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

13 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

14 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Bath, Maine

26 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 47.93 mi (77.14 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine.

Population3,389
Coordinates44.1845200, -69.0761500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Ship Street (-69.076336, 44.184369)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockport and Brunswick. The current time is 07:16:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.