How far is Westbrook, ME from Bowdoinham, ME?
The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Bowdoinham, ME is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
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Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westbrook and Bowdoinham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Bowdoinham.
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Start on Main Street
94 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial
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Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road
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Take the ramp straight
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2993 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport
2064 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
107 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
1362 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 125, ME 138: Bowdoinham, Bowdoin
1221 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 138
1269 ft · 35 sec · State Route 138
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
23 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook and Bowdoinham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
26 mi · 00h 30m
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 Westbrook and Sunny near Bowdoinham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Bowdoinham?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Westbrook and 19.1 miles from Bowdoinham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westbrook and Sunny near Bowdoinham.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Bowdoinham. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (53 km).
#1 Westbrook
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 19,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6770300, -70.3711600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowdoinham
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,091 |
| Coordinates | 44.0100800, -69.8983800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowdoinham (-69.89838, 44.01008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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