How far is Waterville, ME from Westbrook, ME?

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Westbrook, ME is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
81.58 mi
01h 20m
Flight
70.71 mi
113.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.71 mi
Kilometers
113.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.58 mi
Kilometers
131.29 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Sat, Apr 25, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Sat, Apr 25, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-04-24T23:37
Arrive Westbrook
Sat, Apr 25, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Waterville
39.5 mi
00h 40m
To Westbrook
42.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Silver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

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

    41.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

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

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  11. 11

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

    3003 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  16. 16

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2147 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
41.4 mi · 51%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 32%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 4%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 3%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 1%
Larrabee Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 40m from Waterville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Mostly Cloudy near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Waterville and 42.1 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Waterville and Mostly Cloudy near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 70.71 mi (113.8 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Westbrook

#2 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
End: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.84 $25.67
Premium $4.86 $13.99 $27.98
Diesel $6.00 $17.27 $34.54

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Westbrook. The current time is 23:37:19.

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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.