How far is Vinalhaven, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Vinalhaven, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.43 mi
02h 34m
Flight
57.11 mi
91.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.11 mi
Kilometers
91.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.43 mi
Kilometers
113.34 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Vinalhaven
Fri, Sep 18, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinalhaven
2026-09-17T19:39
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Sep 17, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vinalhaven
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
Waldoboro
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Vinalhaven
35.1 mi
01h 17m
To Brunswick
35.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Vinalhaven Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Overnight
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2755 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    77 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

    17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

  5. 5

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  6. 6

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    117 m · 18 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    124 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rankin Street

    95 m · 5 sec · Rankin Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2634 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Leeman Highway

  22. 22

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

    748 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

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

    49 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    1528 ft · 1 min · Maine Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinalhaven 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
19 mi · 27%
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 24%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 19%
Leeman Highway
8.36 mi · 12%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

17.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldoboro
01h 17m from Vinalhaven
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Vinalhaven and Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Waldoboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Vinalhaven and 35.3 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Vinalhaven and Mostly Cloudy near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Waldoboro

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

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

BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

1 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

14 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Rockland, Maine

21 mi away
517A Main St.
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

24 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinalhaven and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 57.11 mi (91.91 km).

Vinalhaven

#1 Vinalhaven

City in Maine, United States of America

Population1,128
Coordinates44.0481400, -68.8317000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Vinalhaven (-68.8317, 44.04814)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $10.76
Round trip
$21.53
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $10.76 $21.53
Mid-grade $4.87 $12.12 $24.25
Premium $5.34 $13.30 $26.60
Diesel $6.29 $15.65 $31.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Vinalhaven and Brunswick. The current time is 19:39:05.

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.