How far is Westbrook, ME from South Berwick, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to South Berwick, ME is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.91 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.66 mi
60.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.91 mi
Kilometers
72.28 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Berwick
Wed, Oct 14, 12:27 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Wed, Oct 14, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-10-14T11:27
Arrive South Berwick
Wed, Oct 14, 12:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From Westbrook
22.4 mi
00h 30m
To South Berwick
22.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and South Berwick.

  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

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  10. 10

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Portland Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    59 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Scotts Court

    70 m · 10 sec · Scotts Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotts Court

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
27.4 mi · 61%
North Berwick Road
5.15 mi · 11%
Portland Street
3.66 mi · 8%
Elm Street
2.76 mi · 6%
Westbrook Arterial
1.66 mi · 4%
Wells Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

27.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 30m from Westbrook
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Westbrook and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near South Berwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to South Berwick?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Westbrook and 22.5 miles from South Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Westbrook and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near South Berwick.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and South Berwick. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.6 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
South Berwick

#2 South Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,613
Coordinates43.2345300, -70.8095000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: South Berwick (-70.8095, 43.23453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.93
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $6.96 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.83 $15.66
Premium $5.41 $8.60 $17.19
Diesel $6.44 $10.24 $20.49

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and South Berwick. The current time is 11:27:13.

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.