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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.49 mi
05h 41m
Flight
246.91 mi
397.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.91 mi
Kilometers
397.37 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.49 mi
Kilometers
477.15 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Fairfield
Wed, Sep 23, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Sep 24, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-09-23T13:26
Arrive Fort Fairfield
Wed, Sep 23, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 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
Alton
ME

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From Westbrook
148.1 mi
02h 50m
To Fort Fairfield
148.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
Fort Fairfield Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

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.

  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

    198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

    1444 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Fort Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Houlton Road

    12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Presque Isle Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    145 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Elm Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
201 mi · 68%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 14%
Houlton Road
12 mi · 4%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
02h 50m from Westbrook
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

15 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

25 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

65 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

71 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 246.91 mi (397.37 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Fort Fairfield

#2 Fort Fairfield

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,278
Coordinates46.7722700, -67.8339100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Fort Fairfield (-67.83391, 46.77227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.6 L · about $46.25
Round trip
$92.51
20.92 gal · 79.2 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Fort Fairfield. The current time is 13:26:57.

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.