How far is Westbrook, ME from Lincoln, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Lincoln, ME is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
182.11 mi
03h 25m
Flight
148.35 mi
238.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.35 mi
Kilometers
238.74 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.11 mi
Kilometers
293.08 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Mon, May 25, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Mon, May 25, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-05-25T07:50
Arrive Lincoln
Mon, May 25, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Westbrook
91 mi
01h 42m
To Lincoln
91.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
58°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    124 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln, Lee, Mattawamkeag

    1352 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Access Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Access Road

  18. 18

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 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
127 mi · 70%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 23%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 2%
Access Road
2.62 mi · 1%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 1%
West Broadway
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 13m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
01h 42m from Westbrook
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Westbrook and Light Rain near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Westbrook and 91.1 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Westbrook and Light Rain near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnham.

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 148.35 mi (238.74 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Lincoln

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population4,882
Coordinates45.3622800, -68.5050200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Lincoln (-68.50502, 45.36228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $25.37
Round trip
$50.73
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $25.37 $50.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $28.66 $57.32
Premium $4.86 $31.24 $62.47
Diesel $6.00 $38.56 $77.12

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Lincoln. The current time is 07:50:52.

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.