How far is Westbrook, ME from Madawaska, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Madawaska, ME is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.77 mi
07h 07m
Flight
272.8 mi
439.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.8 mi
Kilometers
439.03 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.77 mi
Kilometers
546.81 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madawaska
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Fri, Oct 16, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-10-15T13:54
Arrive Madawaska
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 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
9:44 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
Howland
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Westbrook
169.5 mi
03h 33m
To Madawaska
170.3 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale

  35. 35

    Continue on Route 161

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 120

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120

  37. 37

    Continue on Rue Principale

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 120

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120

  39. 39

    Continue on Rue Centrale

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 120

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120

  41. 41

    Continue on Rue Saint-François

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Rue Bridge

    107 m · 8 sec · Rue Bridge

  43. 43

    Continue on Rue Bridge

    988 ft · 27 sec · Rue Bridge

  44. 44

    Continue on Bridge Street

    794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Vital Drive

    888 ft · 31 sec · Vital Drive

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto North 6th Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · North 6th Avenue

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
163 mi · 48%
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 12%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 9%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 9%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 4%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 3%
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
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
272.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland
03h 33m from Westbrook
Leave By
9:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westbrook and Mostly Sunny near Madawaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?

Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Westbrook and 170.3 miles from Madawaska.

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

The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 $52.47 one way or $104.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howland

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

89 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Madawaska. Straight-line distance: 272.8 mi (439.03 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Madawaska

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,715
Coordinates47.3553200, -68.3217100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: Madawaska (-68.32171, 47.35532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.39 L · about $52.47
Round trip
$104.94
23.98 gal · 90.78 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $52.47 $104.94
Mid-grade $4.93 $59.05 $118.10
Premium $5.41 $64.87 $129.73
Diesel $6.44 $77.16 $154.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Madawaska. The current time is 13:54:43.

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.