How far is Dow Corner, ME from Westbrook, ME?

The driving distance from Dow Corner, ME to Westbrook, ME is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.1 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.35 mi
18.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.35 mi
Kilometers
18.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.09 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Sat, Nov 7, 10:38 AM EST
Return by in Dow Corner
Sat, Nov 7, 10:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dow Corner
2026-11-07T10:17
Arrive Westbrook
Sat, Nov 7, 10:38 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dow Corner
10:00 PM EST
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
Gorham
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Dow Corner
6.7 mi
00h 10m
To Westbrook
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dow Corner and Westbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Dow Road

    145 m · 58 sec · Old Dow Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cape Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cape Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail West

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2162 ft · 45 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail West
7.1 mi · 54%
Main Street
3.31 mi · 25%
Cape Road
1.06 mi · 8%
State Street
0.98 mi · 7%
William B Clarke Drive
0.41 mi · 3%
Conant Street
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail West

Turn right onto Ossipee Trail West

7.1 mi · 00h 11m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
00h 10m from Dow Corner
Leave By
7:50 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Dow Corner and Light Rain near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dow Corner to Westbrook?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Dow Corner and 6.4 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Dow Corner and Light Rain near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Gorham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

19 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

20 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

34 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dow Corner and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).

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#1 Dow Corner

Dow Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7200800, -70.5903300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Westbrook

#2 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.589864, 43.720521)
End: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.95
Round trip
$3.89
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $1.95 $3.89
Mid-grade $4.80 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $5.28 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.39 $2.94 $5.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dow Corner and Westbrook. The current time is 10:17:47.

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.