How far is Westbrook, ME from Calais, ME?
The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Calais, ME is about 229 miles (368.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westbrook and Calais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Calais.
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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
41.5 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Germain Street
137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook and Calais.
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 395 South
Continue straight
89.4 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Westbrook and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Calais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Calais?
The road trip is about 229 miles (368.6 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Westbrook and 114.8 miles from Calais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.93 one way or $69.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westbrook and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Calais.
Stop Ideas Near Etna
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 Etna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Calais. Straight-line distance: 184.78 mi (297.37 km).
#1 Westbrook
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 19,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6770300, -70.3711600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calais
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 45.1837600, -67.2766200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $4.32 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $39.34 | $78.68 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $43.16 | $86.33 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $50.79 | $101.58 |
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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