How far is Westbrook, ME from Fort Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 41m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westbrook and Fort Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Fort Fairfield.
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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
198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fort Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
145 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
16 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook and Fort Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
198 mi · 03h 27m
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 Frost then Sunny near Fort Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Fort Fairfield?
The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Westbrook and 148.4 miles from Fort Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.25 one way or $92.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westbrook and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Fort Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 246.91 mi (397.37 km).
#1 Westbrook
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 19,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6770300, -70.3711600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Fairfield (-67.83391, 46.77227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $4.42 | $46.25 | $92.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $51.92 | $103.85 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $56.92 | $113.85 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $68.16 | $136.31 |
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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