How far is South Eliot, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from South Eliot, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Eliot and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Eliot and Brunswick.
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Start on Leach Road
2649 ft · 2 min · Leach Road
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Turn right onto Dennett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dennett Road
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Turn left onto Ranger Drive
152 m · 22 sec · Ranger Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Valles Road
909 ft · 46 sec · Valles Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Eliot and Brunswick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Eliot and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Eliot to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from South Eliot and 38 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Eliot and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Eliot and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.04 km).
#1 South Eliot
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,550 |
| Coordinates | 43.1081400, -70.7775500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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