How far is Sullivan, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Sullivan, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.52 mi
02h 46m
Flight
97.07 mi
156.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.07 mi
Kilometers
156.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.52 mi
Kilometers
205.22 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Sullivan
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
Liberty
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Sullivan
63.6 mi
01h 23m
To Brunswick
63.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sullivan Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
This Afternoon
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Sullivan and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bert Gray Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Bert Gray Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    10.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway

    140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    85 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  24. 24

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  40. 40

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  41. 41

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  46. 46

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  47. 47

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan 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
48 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 17%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 14%
Route 1
15.5 mi · 12%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 10%
US Highway 1
11.3 mi · 9%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 7%
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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 23m from Sullivan
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sullivan and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Sullivan and 63.9 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

23 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 97.07 mi (156.22 km).

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#1 Sullivan

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,261
Coordinates44.5203600, -68.1966800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Sullivan (-68.19668, 44.52036)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.93 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $5.41 $24.35 $48.69
Diesel $6.44 $28.96 $57.92

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 Sullivan and Brunswick. The current time is 18:43:46.

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.