How far is Westbrook, ME from Falmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.89 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.4 mi
11.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.4 mi
Kilometers
11.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.89 mi
Kilometers
19.14 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Sat, Apr 25, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-25T05:05
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Portland
ME

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

From Westbrook
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To Falmouth
6.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 1 South: Falmouth, Portland

    1034 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    157 m · 9 sec · Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bucknam Road

    3092 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 31%
Maine Turnpike
3.06 mi · 26%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 13%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 10%
William B Clarke Drive
0.97 mi · 8%
Bucknam Road
0.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

2.67 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 08m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westbrook and Sunny near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 5.7 miles from Westbrook and 6.2 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westbrook and Sunny near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

3 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

25 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 7.4 mi (11.91 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.31
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.66 $3.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.86 $2.04 $4.08
Diesel $6.00 $2.52 $5.04

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Falmouth. The current time is 05:05:39.

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.