How far is Westbrook, ME from Bar Harbor, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.63 mi
03h 34m
Flight
118.32 mi
190.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.63 mi
Kilometers
268.16 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bar Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Bar Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Westbrook
83.2 mi
01h 47m
To Bar Harbor
83.4 mi
01h 47m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Bar Harbor.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    136 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2993 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

    2064 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    1362 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  21. 21

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  27. 27

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  32. 32

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  33. 33

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  35. 35

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Bayside Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Beechland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road

  41. 41

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 102

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 102

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Sound Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Eagle Lake Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Mount Desert Street

    2459 ft · 47 sec · Mount Desert Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 25%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 11%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
12.5 mi · 7%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 5%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

41.5 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 47m from Westbrook
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Bar Harbor?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Westbrook and 83.4 miles from Bar Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.20 one way or $46.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Westbrook is Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Bar Harbor. Straight-line distance: 118.32 mi (190.41 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bar Harbor

#2 Bar Harbor

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population5,594
Coordinates44.3875800, -68.2039000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Bar Harbor (-68.2039, 44.38758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $23.20
Round trip
$46.39
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.20 $46.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.21 $52.41
Premium $4.86 $28.57 $57.13
Diesel $6.00 $35.26 $70.52

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 Bar Harbor. The current time is 03:08:34.

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.