How far is Westbrook, ME from Fort Kent, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Fort Kent, ME is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.94 mi
06h 31m
Flight
262.08 mi
421.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.08 mi
Kilometers
421.77 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.94 mi
Kilometers
513.29 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Kent
Wed, Oct 14, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Wed, Oct 14, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-10-13T21:32
Arrive Fort Kent
Wed, Oct 14, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Passadumkeag
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Westbrook
159.3 mi
03h 15m
To Fort Kent
159.7 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Rain then Chance T-storms

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
33°F
Tonight

Rain And Snow

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Fort Kent.

  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

    160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    92 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Highland Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
163 mi · 51%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 13%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 10%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 9%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 5%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
262.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Passadumkeag
03h 15m from Westbrook
Leave By
10:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain then Chance T-storms leaving Westbrook and Rain And Snow near Fort Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Fort Kent?

The road trip is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Passadumkeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Westbrook and 159.7 miles from Fort Kent.

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

The direct path is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.32 one way or $98.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Chance T-storms around Westbrook and Rain And Snow near Fort Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Passadumkeag

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

32 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

44 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

84 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

91 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Fort Kent. Straight-line distance: 262.08 mi (421.77 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Fort Kent

Town in Maine, USA

Population3,805
Coordinates47.2586500, -68.5894900
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Fort Kent (-68.58949, 47.25865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.6 L · about $49.32
Round trip
$98.64
22.5 gal · 85.2 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $49.32 $98.64
Mid-grade $4.93 $55.46 $110.93
Premium $5.42 $60.96 $121.93
Diesel $6.45 $72.61 $145.22

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Fort Kent. The current time is 21:32:01.

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.