How far is Waterboro, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Waterboro, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.03 mi
01h 05m
Flight
45.68 mi
73.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.03 mi
Kilometers
85.34 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Waterboro
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterboro
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterboro
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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Waterboro
29.6 mi
00h 32m
To Brunswick
23.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kennebunk Road

    1484 ft · 45 sec · Kennebunk Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Biddeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    28.2 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterboro 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
28.2 mi · 53%
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 23%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 16%
Waterboro Road
2.53 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 32m from Waterboro
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waterboro and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Waterboro and 23.4 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterboro and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterboro and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.51 km).

Waterboro

#1 Waterboro

Town in Maine

Population8,007
Coordinates43.5356400, -70.7150600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.714878, 43.535566)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterboro and Brunswick. The current time is 19:30:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.