How far is Lincoln, ME from Westbrook, ME?

The driving distance from Lincoln, ME to Westbrook, ME is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.73 mi
02h 51m
Flight
148.35 mi
238.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.35 mi
Kilometers
238.74 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.73 mi
Kilometers
292.46 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Fri, May 8, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Fri, May 8, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-05-08T10:36
Arrive Westbrook
Fri, May 8, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Lincoln
90.7 mi
01h 25m
To Westbrook
91 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 8 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 8 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway

    36 m · 10 sec · West Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Access Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Access Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Penobscot Valley Avenue

    854 ft · 24 sec · Penobscot Valley Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    41.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

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

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  12. 12

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

    3003 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  17. 17

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2147 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penobscot Valley Avenue
124 mi · 68%
I 295 South
41.4 mi · 23%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 2%
Access Road
2.71 mi · 1%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 1%
West Broadway
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Penobscot Valley Avenue

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 13m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
01h 25m from Lincoln
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Lincoln and 91 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.29 one way or $50.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnham.

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 148.35 mi (238.74 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population4,882
Coordinates45.3622800, -68.5050200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Westbrook

#2 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: United States Route 2 (-68.50503, 45.362263)
End: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.27 L · about $25.29
Round trip
$50.57
12.82 gal · 48.54 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $25.29 $50.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $28.57 $57.14
Premium $4.86 $31.14 $62.28
Diesel $6.00 $38.44 $76.88

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 · May 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Westbrook. The current time is 10:36:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.