How far is Westbrook, ME from Brewer, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Brewer, ME is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
135.44 mi
02h 09m
Flight
111.06 mi
178.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.06 mi
Kilometers
178.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.44 mi
Kilometers
217.97 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Westbrook
67.4 mi
01h 04m
To Brewer
68 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    27 m · 2 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
81.9 mi · 60%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 31%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 3%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 1%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 04m from Westbrook
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbrook and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Westbrook and 68 miles from Brewer.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 111.06 mi (178.73 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.30 $42.61
Premium $4.86 $23.22 $46.44
Diesel $6.00 $28.67 $57.33

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 Brewer. The current time is 22:46:36.

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.