How far is Washburn, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Washburn, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.04 mi
05h 26m
Flight
217.19 mi
349.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.19 mi
Kilometers
349.53 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.04 mi
Kilometers
444.25 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 5:15 PM EDT
Return by in Washburn
Wed, Sep 23, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washburn
2026-09-23T11:49
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 5:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Howland
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Washburn
137.9 mi
02h 43m
To Brunswick
138.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
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 Washburn and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gould Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Gould Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hines Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Hines Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washburn Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1576 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road

    1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  14. 14

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

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  20. 20

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  24. 24

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  25. 25

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  31. 31

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washburn and Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 73%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 8%
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 4%
Washburn Road
9.48 mi · 3%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland
02h 43m from Washburn
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Washburn and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Washburn and 138.1 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.07 one way or $86.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Washburn and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Howland

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

89 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washburn and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 217.19 mi (349.53 km).

Washburn

#1 Washburn

Town in Maine

Population1,533
Coordinates46.7900400, -68.1575300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Washburn (-68.15753, 46.79004)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.87 L · about $43.07
Round trip
$86.14
19.48 gal · 73.74 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $43.07 $86.14
Mid-grade $4.96 $48.35 $96.70
Premium $5.44 $53.01 $106.01
Diesel $6.52 $63.47 $126.93

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 Washburn and Brunswick. The current time is 11:49:50.

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.