How far is Westbrook, ME from Alfred, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Alfred, ME is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.54 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.23 mi
35.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.23 mi
Kilometers
35.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.54 mi
Kilometers
49.15 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Westbrook
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Alfred
15.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    94 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · William B Clarke Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westbrook Arterial

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward Lewiston, Kittery

    3219 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kennebunk Road

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Kennebunk Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Saco Road

    101 m · 21 sec · Saco Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    75 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
15.2 mi · 50%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 27%
Westbrook Arterial
1.66 mi · 5%
Biddeford Road
1.41 mi · 5%
Alfred Street
1.37 mi · 4%
William B Clarke Drive
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

15.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 19m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alfred.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Westbrook and 15.3 miles from Alfred.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alfred.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 22.23 mi (35.77 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Alfred

#2 Alfred

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,142
Coordinates43.4764700, -70.7183900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Alfred (-70.71839, 43.47647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Alfred. The current time is 03:10:46.

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.