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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.02 mi
04h 42m
Flight
184.78 mi
297.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.78 mi
Kilometers
297.37 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.02 mi
Kilometers
368.57 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calais
Fri, Sep 18, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Fri, Sep 18, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-09-18T03:01
Arrive Calais
Fri, Sep 18, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Etna
ME

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Westbrook
114.2 mi
02h 21m
To Calais
114.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W

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.

  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

    89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Houlton Road

    1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Baring Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street

    2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Germain Street

    137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 395 South
90.5 mi · 40%
Maine Turnpike
81.9 mi · 36%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 18%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 2%
Route 1
2.59 mi · 1%
Baring Street
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
184.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna
02h 21m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

24 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

36 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

43 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

45 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Calais. Straight-line distance: 184.78 mi (297.37 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Calais

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates45.1837600, -67.2766200
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.59 L · about $34.93
Round trip
$69.86
16.16 gal · 61.18 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Calais. The current time is 03:01:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.