How far is Westbrook, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
26.82 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.04 mi
35.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.04 mi
Kilometers
35.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.82 mi
Kilometers
43.16 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Mon, May 4, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-05-04T23:22
Arrive Kennebunk
Mon, May 4, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Westbrook
13.7 mi
00h 17m
To Kennebunk
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westbrook Arterial

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward Lewiston, Kittery

    3219 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    20.9 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    70 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
20.9 mi · 78%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 7%
Westbrook Arterial
1.66 mi · 6%
William B Clarke Drive
0.97 mi · 4%
ME 35
0.62 mi · 2%
Lewiston
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

20.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 17m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westbrook and Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Westbrook and 13.2 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westbrook and Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 22.04 mi (35.47 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.23 $8.47
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.23
Diesel $6.00 $5.70 $11.39

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Kennebunk. The current time is 23:22:26.

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.