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Trip from West Point, ME to Georgetown, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

22.7 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

Downtown West Point, ME, ME

West Point, ME

Connor Scott McManus

town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Georgetown, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Point, ME to Georgetown, ME covers 22.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Road, Arrowsic Road, Five Islands Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Main Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.4 miles from West Point, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Point Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Sebasco Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Point Road

Turn left onto West Point Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | Sebasco Road

At end of road, turn right onto Sebasco Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | Washington Street

At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
12.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | Commercial Street

Turn right onto Commercial Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
13.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 1 / Leeman Highway

Merge onto US 1 / Leeman Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Road 8 mi 13m
Arrowsic Road 4.7 mi 11m
Five Islands Road 4.3 mi 10m
West Point Road 1.7 mi 6m
High Street 1.3 mi 3m
Washington Street 1.1 mi 3m
Sebasco Road 0.5 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Main Road — 8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point, ME and Georgetown, ME.

1

Start on Carrying Place Road

44 ft · 7 sec · Carrying Place Road
2

Turn left onto West Point Road

1.7 mi · 6 min · West Point Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Sebasco Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Sebasco Road
4

Turn left onto ME 209

8.0 mi · 13 min · Main Road
5

Continue on Bridge Street

450 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street
6

Continue on ME 209

1.3 mi · 3 min · High Street
7

Turn right onto Marshall Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Marshall Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
9

Turn right onto Commercial Street

216 ft · 7 sec · Commercial Street
Use the right lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 38 sec
11

Merge onto US 1

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Leeman Highway
12

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
13

Take the exit

171 ft · 4 sec
14

Turn right onto ME 127

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Wilder Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto ME 127

4.7 mi · 11 min · Arrowsic Road
16

Continue on ME 127

4.3 mi · 10 min · Five Islands Road
17

Arrive at destination

ME 127

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.4 miles from West Point, ME, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22.7 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.4 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving West Point, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Point, ME

This is one driving day of about 22.7 miles and 53m.

At 22.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Main Road for about 8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.4 mi from West Point, ME · 24m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Phippsburg, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bath, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from West Point, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Georgetown, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Georgetown, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.65 one way

$7.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.02 $8.04
premium $4.86 $4.35 $8.69
diesel $5.61 $5.01 $10.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 16, 2026

Origin

West Point, ME

Night in West Point on Wednesday

Local time

9:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, ME

Night in Georgetown on Wednesday

Local time

9:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

10 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

53m 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 West Point, ME to Georgetown, ME covers 22.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, Arrowsic Road, Five Islands Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from West Point, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.65 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.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Sebasco Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Point, ME to Georgetown, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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