How far is Westbrook, ME from West Pownal, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to West Pownal, ME is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.89 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.84 mi
27.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.84 mi
Kilometers
27.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.89 mi
Kilometers
41.67 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Pownal
Sat, Nov 7, 1:20 PM EST
Return by in Westbrook
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-11-07T12:41
Arrive West Pownal
Sat, Nov 7, 1:20 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Westbrook
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To West Pownal
13 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and West Pownal.

  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

    14 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Gray Road

    715 ft · 20 sec · West Gray Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1756 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Morse Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Morse Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Freeport Road

    2163 ft · 59 sec · Freeport Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allen Road

    2929 ft · 1 min · Allen Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
14 mi · 54%
Morse Road
3.34 mi · 13%
Lewiston Road
2.98 mi · 12%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 6%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 4%
William B Clarke Drive
0.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14 mi · 00h 16m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
00h 19m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Westbrook and Light Rain near West Pownal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to West Pownal?

The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Westbrook and 13 miles from West Pownal.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Westbrook and Light Rain near West Pownal.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

14 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

33 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and West Pownal. Straight-line distance: 16.84 mi (27.1 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Pownal

West Pownal is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.9006300, -70.2370000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbrook (-70.37116, 43.67703)
End: West Pownal (-70.237, 43.90063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.78 $4.35 $8.71
Premium $5.28 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $6.38 $5.80 $11.60

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and West Pownal. The current time is 12:41:16.

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.