Brunswick To Albion: A Quick Trip

Albion, Maine is a rural community located on the northeast side of Kennebec County, around 49.99 miles from Brunswick in a northeast direction. The distance between the two towns is 64 miles by car, following the I-95 N route, and the drive takes around 1 hour and 7 minutes. Albion covers a total area of 39.46 square miles and is home to just over 2,000 people.

Driving distance and time

The driving distance between Albion, Maine, and Brunswick, Maine, is 64 miles (103 kilometres) via the I-95 N route. This route will take approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes to drive non-stop. The halfway point between the two locations is Augusta, Maine, which is 32 miles from Brunswick and 25 miles from Albion. It would take 33 minutes to drive to Augusta from Brunswick, and 38 minutes to drive to Augusta from Albion.

The Robbins Road Bridge in Albion will be closed for repairs for around three weeks starting at the end of June or beginning of July 2024. The repairs include raising the deck surface and adding material. This may impact driving routes to and from Albion during this time.

Towns and cities nearby

Brunswick, Maine, is a town in Cumberland County, with a population of 21,756 as of the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area and is home to Bowdoin College, the Bowdoin International Music Festival, and the Maine State Music Theatre.

There are several towns and cities nearby Brunswick, Maine, including:

• Merrymeeting Trailer Park, ME
• Bunganuc Landing, ME
• Boston, MA (121 miles away)
• Longueuil, Canada (209 miles away)
• Quebec City, Canada (210 miles away)
• Montreal, Canada (210 miles away)
• Laval, Canada (220 miles away)

Albion, Maine, is also located relatively close to Brunswick, Maine, with a distance of 49.99 miles in the northeast direction and 64 miles by car following the I-95 N route. Albion is a rural community located on the northeast side of Kennebec County in Central Maine, with a population of just over 2,000 people.

Population and demographics

The distance between Albion and Brunswick in Maine is approximately 49.99 miles in a northeast direction, and it takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes to cover this distance by car. Now, let's delve into the population and demographics of these two places.

Albion, Maine

Albion is a rural community located in Kennebec County, in Central Maine. It has a total area of 39.46 square miles, with 38.83 square miles of land and 0.63 square miles of water. As of 2022, Albion's population is just over 2,000 people, with an estimated 916 households. Since 1970, Albion's population has doubled, with consistent but modest growth. The racial makeup of Albion is predominantly White (95%), with small percentages of individuals identifying as Two or More Races (4%) and Hispanic (0.7%). The median household income in Albion is $54,375, and the median age of residents is 48.8 years.

Brunswick, Maine

Brunswick, on the other hand, is a town located in Cumberland County, Maine. It is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, metropolitan area and has a population of 17,067 as of 2024. Brunswick is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually. According to the 2020 United States Census, the population was 21,756, but this number decreased to 15,974 in the latest census. The average household income in Brunswick is $97,655, with a poverty rate of 9%. The median age is slightly lower than in Albion, at 39.9 years for Brunswick residents.

Brunswick has a diverse racial composition, with the majority identifying as White (93.0%), followed by Two or More Races (4.92%), Black or African American (1.63%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (2.1%), and other races (0.5%). Hispanic or Latino individuals comprise 2.9% of the population.

History

Albion and Brunswick are two towns in the state of Maine, United States, with a distance of around 35 miles (56.33 kilometres) between them.

Albion, located in Kennebec County, was first settled in 1790 as Freetown Plantation by Congregational minister Daniel Lovejoy. It was incorporated as the Town of Fairfax on March 9, 1804. Over the next decade, Albion underwent several boundary changes, annexing land from Winslow in 1810 and giving up segments of land in 1813, 1816, and 1818, which eventually became part of China. The town's name changed to Ligonia in 1821 and then to Albion, the ancient name of England, on February 25, 1824.

Albion played a role in the anti-slavery movement as the birthplace of Elijah Parish Lovejoy, son of Daniel Lovejoy. Elijah Parish Lovejoy became a renowned journalist and a fearless opponent of slavery. A plaque commemorating his work rests outside the town library.

Brunswick, located in Cumberland County, has a longer history dating back to the early 17th century. The area was first settled by Thomas Purchase and other fishermen in 1628 and was known by its Indian name, Pejepscot, meaning "the long, rocky rapids part [of the river]". The settlement was placed under the protection of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1639. However, during King Philip's War in 1676, Pejepscot was burned and abandoned. The village of Brunswick faced destruction and was abandoned multiple times during periods of conflict with the Abenaki Indians, including King William's War and Dummer's War.

In the 1700s, the area began to see more permanent resettlement and the establishment of English-speaking Protestant groups. The township was constituted in 1717 and named "Brunswick" in honour of the House of Brunswick and King George I. Brunswick became incorporated as a town in 1739 and developed as a prosperous seaport. The town played a significant role in the lumber industry, with as many as 25 sawmills, and also engaged in shipbuilding.

The founding of Bowdoin College in 1794 further enhanced Brunswick's cultural and intellectual prominence. Notable figures associated with the town include authors Harriet Beecher Stowe and Robert P. T. Coffin, Civil War general Joshua L. Chamberlain, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and president Franklin Pierce.

Hotels and places to stay

Albion and Brunswick are two towns in Maine, with Brunswick being the larger of the two. There are several hotels and places to stay in and around both towns.

Albion is a small, rural community located in Central Maine, with a population of just over 2,000 people. While there don't appear to be any hotels in the town centre, there are several accommodation options in the surrounding area. These include:

• Cozy Cabin By The Pond, Sleeps 2 - a charming and comfortable cottage close to Belfast, with excellent reviews.
• Lakefront Studio in the Trees - located 20.63 miles from the centre of Albion, this studio offers gorgeous views, a balcony, and a shared canoe.
• Tiny Cabin - a tiny cabin with water access and a kayak or canoe available for guests' use.
• The Pleasant Street Inn - no further information available.

Brunswick is home to several hotels, including:

• OneSixtyFive, The Inn on Park Row - located 26 miles from Portland Observatory, this hotel features a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, and a restaurant.
• Best Western Plus Brunswick Bath - this hotel features an indoor pool with a waterfall and spacious rooms with free WiFi. It is located adjacent to the Brunswick Landing and Cooks Corners Shopping Center.
• Days Inn by Wyndham Brunswick Bath Area - this hotel is located adjacent to Cook's Corner Mall and offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and a daily buffet breakfast.
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Brunswick Freeport - this hotel features an indoor pool, spacious rooms with cable TV, and free Wi-Fi.
• The Federal - located 26 miles from Portland Observatory, The Federal offers accommodations with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant, and a bar. It is known for being the "nicest hotel in Brunswick".
• Comfort Inn Brunswick - a hotel with a country ambiance, located just minutes from Bowdoin College and several coastal towns and villages.

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