How far is Westbrook, ME from Houlton, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Houlton, ME is about 252 miles (405.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
252.03 mi
04h 33m
Flight
209.68 mi
337.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.68 mi
Kilometers
337.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.03 mi
Kilometers
405.6 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houlton
Wed, Sep 23, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Wed, Sep 23, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-09-23T10:55
Arrive Houlton
Wed, Sep 23, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Hermon
ME

Town in Maine

From Westbrook
125.9 mi
02h 16m
To Houlton
126.1 mi
02h 16m

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
Houlton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Mars Hill 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
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1337 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Union Square

    51 m · 5 sec · Union Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Square

    120 m · 17 sec · Market Square

  20. 20

    Continue on Market Square

    70 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
201 mi · 80%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 17%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 1%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi
William B Clarke Drive
0.97 mi
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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hermon
02h 16m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westbrook and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Houlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252 miles (405.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Hermon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Westbrook and 126.1 miles from Houlton.

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

The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.36 one way or $78.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westbrook and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Houlton.

Stop Ideas Near Hermon

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

8 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

22 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Houlton. Straight-line distance: 209.68 mi (337.45 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Houlton

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,766
Coordinates46.1261600, -67.8403000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Houlton (-67.8403, 46.12616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.66 L · about $39.36
Round trip
$78.71
17.78 gal · 67.32 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $39.36 $78.71
Mid-grade $4.97 $44.16 $88.31
Premium $5.43 $48.26 $96.53
Diesel $6.51 $57.87 $115.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Houlton. The current time is 10:55:01.

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.