Origin
Westbrook, ME
Evening in Westbrook on Sunday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
166.6 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
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6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westbrook, ME
WoodysMedia
Bar Harbor, ME
Skyler Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William B Clarke Drive, Westbrook Arterial, Larrabee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.67 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.3 miles from Westbrook, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 166.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William B Clarke Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William B Clarke Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbrook Arterial | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larrabee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Falmouth | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Falmouth Spur | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| ME 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
William B Clarke Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook, ME and Bar Harbor, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
3
Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
4
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
5
Take the ramp straight
446 ft
·
11 sec
6
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Falmouth, Freeport
9
Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Spur
10
Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
13
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
46 min
14
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
16
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
18
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
19
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
20
Continue on Route 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
21
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
22
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
23
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
24
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
25
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
26
Merge slight left onto Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
27
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
28
Continue on West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
29
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
30
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
31
Continue on Route 1
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
32
Continue on Route 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
33
Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
34
Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
35
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Turn right onto Water Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
37
Continue on Bayside Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
38
Turn left onto Beechland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechland Road
39
Turn right onto High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
40
Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bar Harbor Road
41
Turn slight right onto State Highway 102
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 102
42
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
43
Turn left onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sound Drive
44
Turn left onto Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Eagle Lake Road
45
Continue on Mount Desert Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mount Desert Street
46
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.3 miles from Westbrook, ME, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bar Harbor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westbrook, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westbrook, ME
This is one driving day of about 166.6 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westbrook, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.3 mi from Westbrook, ME · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Westbrook, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bar Harbor, ME
The final approach into Bar Harbor, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bar Harbor, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.67 one way
$53.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $29.23 | $58.47 |
| premium | $4.83 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.01 | $74.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Bar Harbor, ME
Evening in Bar Harbor on Sunday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Appleton, ME
83 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 34m 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 Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William B Clarke Drive, Westbrook Arterial, Larrabee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Westbrook, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westbrook, ME to Bar Harbor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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