How far is Lincoln, NE from Westbrook, ME?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Westbrook, ME is about 1602.4 miles (2578.8 km), with a travel time of about 29h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1353.9 miles (2178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 59h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1602.37 mi
29h 58m
Flight
1353.91 mi
2178.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1353.91 mi
Kilometers
2178.91 km
Flight Time
02h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
1602.37 mi
Kilometers
2578.76 km
Drive Time
29h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Sat, Sep 19, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Mon, Sep 21, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-09-18T14:27
Arrive Westbrook
Sat, Sep 19, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
29h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:58 PM to 2:28 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Lincoln
793.5 mi
14h 59m
To Westbrook
808.9 mi
14h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

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 B Street

    1633 ft · 59 sec · B Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 33rd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 33rd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North 56th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    2570 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    171.5 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    272.8 mi · 4 hr 55 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 42 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    129.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury

    42.7 mi · 51 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    39.7 mi · 46 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.4 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    46.4 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    3 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial

    1821 ft · 56 sec

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  47. 47

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2147 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  50. 50

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
8 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
452 mi · 28%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 14%
I 280 East
196 mi · 12%
I 84 East
173 mi · 11%
I 35
167 mi · 10%
Indiana Toll Road
136 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Keep slight left

273 mi · 04h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
29h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
59h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+248.5 mi
1353.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
14h 59m from Lincoln
Leave By
12:04 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and 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 1602.4 miles (2578.8 km) and usually takes 29h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 793.5 miles from Lincoln and 808.9 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 1353.9 miles (2178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 248.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $240.01 one way or $480.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 502.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lincoln and Westbrook, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 1353.91 mi (2178.91 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Westbrook

#2 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-96.66696, 40.8)
End: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)53h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)40h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)32h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)26h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)22h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)19h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
56.54 gal
214.04 L · about $240.01
Round trip
$480.02
113.08 gal · 428.08 L
Estimated CO2
502.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1004.9 kg / 2215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $240.01 $480.02
Mid-grade $4.47 $252.79 $505.58
Premium $4.99 $282.08 $564.16
Diesel $6.06 $342.75 $685.49

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 Nebraska · Sep 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lincoln, NE and Westbrook, ME. The current time in Lincoln is 14:27:44, although it is 15:27:44 in Westbrook.

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.