How far is Westbrook, ME from Boothbay, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Boothbay, ME is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
60.78 mi
01h 30m
Flight
39.29 mi
63.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.29 mi
Kilometers
63.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.78 mi
Kilometers
97.82 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boothbay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Boothbay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
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
Brunswick
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Westbrook
30.4 mi
00h 45m
To Boothbay
30.4 mi
00h 45m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
17.6 mi · 29%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 15%
Route 1
6.02 mi · 10%
Wiscasset Road
4.83 mi · 8%
Boothbay Road
4.69 mi · 8%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
00h 45m from Westbrook
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbrook and Chance Rain Showers near Boothbay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Westbrook and 30.4 miles from Boothbay.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

3 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Boothbay. Straight-line distance: 39.29 mi (63.23 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Boothbay

Town in Maine

Population3,203
Coordinates43.8764700, -69.6336600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Boothbay (-69.63366, 43.87647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.86 $10.44 $20.89
Diesel $6.00 $12.89 $25.79

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 Boothbay. The current time is 00:19:40.

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.