How far is Westbrook, ME from Cape Elizabeth, ME?
The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westbrook and Cape Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Cape Elizabeth.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Congress Street
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Turn right
54 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Fore River Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Fore River Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fore River Parkway
890 ft · 21 sec · Fore River Parkway
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street
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Turn left
58 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
928 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Casco Bay Bridge
1.6 km · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Continue on Broadway
1007 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Ocean House Street
1037 ft · 26 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
2519 ft · 52 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Ocean House Street
1055 ft · 21 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean House Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ocean House Road
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Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
530 ft · 23 sec · Two Lights Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Two Lights Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Two Lights Road
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Continue on Two Lights Road
3131 ft · 2 min · Two Lights Road
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Turn right
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook and Cape Elizabeth.
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.
Ocean House Road
Continue on Ocean House Road
3.72 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Westbrook and Sunny near Cape Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Cape Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Westbrook and 7.4 miles from Cape Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westbrook and Sunny near Cape Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Cape Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 11.6 mi (18.67 km).
#1 Westbrook
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 19,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6770300, -70.3711600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Elizabeth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.5637000, -70.2000500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Elizabeth (-70.20005, 43.5637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.38 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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