How far is Harpswell Center, ME from Westbrook, ME?

The driving distance from Harpswell Center, ME to Westbrook, ME is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.51 mi
00h 52m
Flight
21.15 mi
34.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.15 mi
Kilometers
34.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.58 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Sun, Oct 25, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Harpswell Center
Sun, Oct 25, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harpswell Center
2026-10-25T00:39
Arrive Westbrook
Sun, Oct 25, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harpswell Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Harpswell Center
19.6 mi
00h 26m
To Westbrook
19.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harpswell Center and Westbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on Harpswell Neck Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Harpswell Neck Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Harpswell Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Longfellow Avenue

    2555 ft · 1 min · Longfellow Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    778 ft · 29 sec · Columbia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    2041 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Weymouth Street

    1269 ft · 47 sec · Weymouth Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stanwood Street

    1504 ft · 1 min · Stanwood Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

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

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  15. 15

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

    3003 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  20. 20

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2147 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harpswell Center 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
17.6 mi · 44%
Harpswell Road
4.22 mi · 11%
Harpswell Neck Road
3.65 mi · 9%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 7%
Pleasant Street
1.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 26m from Harpswell Center
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harpswell Center and Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harpswell Center to Westbrook?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Harpswell Center and 19.9 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harpswell Center 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 Harpswell Center and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 21.15 mi (34.04 km).

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#1 Harpswell Center

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,281
Coordinates43.8017500, -69.9842100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Westbrook

#2 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Harpswell Neck Road (-69.984569, 43.801962)
End: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.78 $13.56
Premium $5.35 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $6.41 $8.91 $17.83

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 · Oct 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Harpswell Center and Westbrook. The current time is 00:39:58.

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.