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Trip from Fryeburg, ME to Westbrook, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

43.3 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Maine, United States

Fryeburg, ME

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city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Westbrook, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Westbrook, ME covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pequawket Trail, Ossipee Trail West, Portland Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on Pequawket Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 43.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pequawket Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Westbrook, ME is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.2 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Navigation decision point; at 38.1 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street

Turn sharp right onto ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3
30.2 mi into trip | ~49m in | ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West

At end of road, turn left onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West

Navigation decision point

4
38.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East

Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
43.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | ME 25 Business / Main Street

Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pequawket Trail 26.2 mi 42m
Ossipee Trail West 7.8 mi 11m
Portland Street 4 mi 6m
Main Street 3.3 mi 5m
State Street 1 mi 1m
William B Clarke Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Conant Street 0.3 mi <1m
Ossipee Trail East 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pequawket Trail — 26.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg, ME and Westbrook, ME.

1

Start on US 302; ME 113

111 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
2

Turn sharp right onto ME 5; ME 113

4.0 mi · 6 min · Portland Street
3

Continue on ME 5; ME 113

26 mi · 42 min · Pequawket Trail
4

At end of road, turn left onto ME 25

7.8 mi · 11 min · Ossipee Trail West
5

Enter roundabout onto ME 25

166 ft · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail East
6

Continue on ME 25

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East
7

Continue on ME 25

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street
8

Continue on US 202; ME 4

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Continue on Conant Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Conant Street
10

Continue on ME 25

0.4 mi · 44 sec · William B Clarke Drive
11

Turn left onto ME 25 Business

363 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

ME 25 Business

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.7 mi from Fryeburg, ME · 35m into the drive

town in Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cornish, ME

22 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hiram, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cornish, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Fryeburg, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westbrook, ME

The final approach into Westbrook, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.97 one way

$13.94 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.67 $15.34
premium $4.86 $8.29 $16.58
diesel $5.61 $9.56 $19.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
EV Truck/SUV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fryeburg, ME

Evening in Fryeburg on Friday

Local time

8:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westbrook, ME

Evening in Westbrook on Friday

Local time

8:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 9m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Westbrook, ME covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pequawket Trail, Ossipee Trail West, Portland Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Fryeburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Westbrook, ME is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.2 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Navigation decision point; at 38.1 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Fryeburg, ME to Westbrook, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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