How far is Rome, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Rome, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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

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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
52.9 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.57 mi
74.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.57 mi
Kilometers
74.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.9 mi
Kilometers
85.13 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Rome
Wed, Sep 23, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Rome
26.4 mi
00h 36m
To Brunswick
26.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rome Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Rome Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Civic Center Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 41%
Augusta Road
12.1 mi · 23%
Civic Center Drive
12.1 mi · 23%
Rome Road
2.19 mi · 4%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

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

21.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
00h 36m from Rome
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rome and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Rome and 26.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 46.57 mi (74.95 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

City in Maine, USA

Population1,013
Coordinates44.5850600, -69.8692200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Rome (-69.86922, 44.58506)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $8.27
Round trip
$16.54
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $8.27 $16.54
Mid-grade $4.96 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $5.44 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $6.52 $12.18 $24.37

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Brunswick. The current time is 14:15:14.

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.