How far is Skowhegan, ME from Westbrook, ME?
The driving distance from Skowhegan, ME to Westbrook, ME is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skowhegan and Westbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skowhegan and Westbrook.
-
1
Start on Island Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue
-
2
Continue on Water Street
114 m · 16 sec · Water Street
-
3
Take the exit left
40 m · 9 sec
-
4
Turn left onto Commercial Street
131 m · 23 sec · Commercial Street
-
5
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1579 ft · 53 sec · Madison Avenue
-
6
Turn left onto Waterville Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road
-
7
Continue on Skowhegan Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road
-
8
Take the exit slight right
1676 ft · 41 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 33 min
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
41.4 mi · 47 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass
1570 ft · 34 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur
1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
3003 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302
1350 ft · 38 sec
-
17
Continue on Larrabee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road
-
18
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial
-
19
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive
-
20
Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
-
21
Turn left onto Main Street
2147 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skowhegan and Westbrook.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
41.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Skowhegan and Sunny near Westbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skowhegan to Westbrook?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Skowhegan and 49.6 miles from Westbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Skowhegan and Sunny near Westbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardiner.
Augusta, ME
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skowhegan and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 81.82 mi (131.67 km).
#1 Skowhegan
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,238 |
| Coordinates | 44.7650600, -69.7192200 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westbrook
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 19,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6770300, -70.3711600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
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 15, 2026