How far is Wayne, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Wayne, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.53 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.41 mi
48.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.41 mi
Kilometers
48.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.28 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Wayne
Wed, Sep 23, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayne
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Sep 23, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wayne
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Wayne
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To Brunswick
22.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Wayne and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ladd Cove Road

    43 m · 13 sec · Ladd Cove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 133

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 133

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1164 ft · 32 sec · Summer Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street

    108 m · 15 sec · Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    127 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto US 202

    4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Whitten Road

    2466 ft · 1 min · Whitten Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

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

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 196

    117 m · 9 sec · Route 196

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Maine Street

    2450 ft · 2 min · Maine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    61 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 47%
Maine Turnpike
5.93 mi · 13%
US 202
4.72 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.45 mi · 10%
Route 133
3.36 mi · 7%
Western Avenue
2.86 mi · 6%
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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 29m from Wayne
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wayne and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Wayne and 22.8 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayne and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 30.41 mi (48.94 km).

Wayne

#1 Wayne

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates44.3486800, -70.0661600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Wayne (-70.06616, 44.34868)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.24
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $7.12 $14.24
Mid-grade $4.96 $7.99 $15.98
Premium $5.44 $8.76 $17.52
Diesel $6.52 $10.49 $20.98

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 Wayne and Brunswick. The current time is 14:15:02.

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.