How far is Westbrook, ME from Eliot, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Eliot, ME is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
53.33 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.33 mi
Kilometers
85.82 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eliot
Thu, Sep 17, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Sep 17, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-09-17T14:28
Arrive Eliot
Thu, Sep 17, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From Westbrook
26.7 mi
00h 32m
To Eliot
26.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westbrook Arterial

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward Lewiston, Kittery

    3219 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    45.1 mi · 49 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick

    1951 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Route 236

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 236

  10. 10

    Continue on Harold L Dow Highway

    3 mi · 6 min · Harold L Dow Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    78 m · 9 sec · Depot Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
45.1 mi · 85%
Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 6%
Westbrook Arterial
1.66 mi · 3%
Route 236
1.22 mi · 2%
William B Clarke Drive
0.97 mi · 2%
Lewiston
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

45.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 32m from Westbrook
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Westbrook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eliot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Westbrook and 26.7 miles from Eliot.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Westbrook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eliot.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Eliot. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.78 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Eliot

Town in Maine

Population7,115
Coordinates43.1531400, -70.8000600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Eliot (-70.80006, 43.15314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.87 $9.15 $18.31
Premium $5.34 $10.04 $20.09
Diesel $6.29 $11.82 $23.64

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 Eliot. The current time is 14:28:47.

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.