Origin
Brunswick, ME
Morning in Brunswick on Friday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, ME
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Belfast, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Street, Main Street, Route 196 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Brunswick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 79 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 196 | — | — |
| Lewiston Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| ME 3 | — | — |
| Augusta Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Belfast, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
161 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn left onto Maine Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Street
3
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Route 196
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 196
5
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 295 North: Augusta
7
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
23 min
8
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
10
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
12
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
13
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
14
Continue on Route 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
15
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
16
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
17
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
18
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Avenue
19
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto High Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.5 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 49m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belfast, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brunswick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brunswick, ME
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brunswick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Brunswick, ME · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belfast, ME
The final approach into Belfast, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.72 one way
$25.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.99 | $27.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belfast, ME
Morning in Belfast on Friday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Sidney, ME
40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Street, Main Street, Route 196. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 miles from Brunswick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brunswick, ME to Belfast, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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