How far is South Thomaston, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from South Thomaston, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Thomaston and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Thomaston and Brunswick.
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Start on Spruce Head Road
8 m · 1 sec · Spruce Head Road
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
1.9 mi · 8 min · Westbrook Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint George Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on High Street
2593 ft · 58 sec · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Leeman Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 24 Business North, ME 201 North: Brunswick, Topsham
748 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight left onto ME 123 South, ME 24 Business: Bowdoin College, Harpswell
49 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Maine Street
1528 ft · 1 min · Maine Street
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Turn right
61 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
9 m · 1 sec · 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 Thomaston and Brunswick.
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.
Atlantic Highway
Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving South Thomaston and Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Thomaston to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 26.1 miles from South Thomaston and 26.2 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.06 one way or $16.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Thomaston and Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Newcastle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Thomaston and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 42.7 mi (68.72 km).
#1 South Thomaston
City in Knox County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 44.0514700, -69.1278200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
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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