How far is Westbrook, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
36.18 mi
00h 42m
Flight
30.27 mi
48.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.27 mi
Kilometers
48.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.23 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-22T19:36
Arrive Lewiston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Westbrook
17.9 mi
00h 21m
To Lewiston
18.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
26 mi · 72%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 12%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 4%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 3%
William B Clarke Drive
0.97 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

17.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 21m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbrook and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Westbrook and 18.3 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westbrook and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 30.27 mi (48.71 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Lewiston. The current time is 19:36:31.

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.