How far is Bowdoinham, ME from Westbrook, ME?

The driving distance from Bowdoinham, ME to Westbrook, ME is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.67 mi
00h 40m
Flight
32.93 mi
53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bowdoinham.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.67 mi
Kilometers
60.62 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Bowdoinham
Wed, Sep 23, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowdoinham
2026-09-23T12:01
Arrive Westbrook
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowdoinham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Bowdoinham
18.8 mi
00h 20m
To Westbrook
18.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowdoinham and Westbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowdoinham and Westbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    23 m · 7 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 138

    2191 ft · 1 min · State Route 138

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3003 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  14. 14

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2147 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowdoinham and Westbrook.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 138
26.3 mi · 70%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.36 mi · 4%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 3%
Larrabee Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 138

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 20m from Bowdoinham
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowdoinham and Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowdoinham to Westbrook?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 18.8 miles from Bowdoinham and 18.9 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowdoinham and Sunny near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowdoinham and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (53 km).

Bowdoinham

#1 Bowdoinham

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,091
Coordinates44.0100800, -69.8983800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Westbrook

#2 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-69.898648, 44.009918)
End: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.76
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.88 $11.76
Mid-grade $4.96 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $5.44 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.52 $8.67 $17.33

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 Bowdoinham and Westbrook. The current time is 12:01:24.

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.