How far is West Pownal, ME from Brunswick, ME?
The driving distance from West Pownal, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Pownal and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pownal and Brunswick.
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Start on Allen Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Allen Road
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Turn right onto Elmwood Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Elmwood Road
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Continue on Pownal Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Pownal Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
1110 ft · 31 sec · Durham Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Durham Road
42 m · 4 sec · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Mallett Drive
990 ft · 26 sec · Mallett Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 295 North
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Pownal and Brunswick.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
5.73 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving West Pownal and Rain Showers near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Pownal to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from West Pownal and 8.5 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Pownal and Rain Showers near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Pownal and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.82 km).
#1 West Pownal
West Pownal is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9006300, -70.2370000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brunswick
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
| Population | 20,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.9145200, -69.9653300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.23 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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