Origin
Westbrook, ME
Afternoon in Westbrook on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westbrook, ME to Dow Corner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westbrook, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westbrook, ME to Dow Corner, ME covers 13.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ossipee Trail, Main Street, Cape Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Ossipee Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ossipee Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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 ME 25 Business / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 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 (ME 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (ME 25 / William B Clarke Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 25 Business / Main Street
Depart onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 25 / William B Clarke Drive
Turn right onto ME 25 / William B Clarke Drive
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Cape Road
Turn left onto Cape Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Old Dow Road
Turn right onto Old Dow Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Cape Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| Old Dow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook, ME and Dow Corner, ME.
1
Start on ME 25 Business
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
3
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
4
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
6
Continue on ME 25
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
7
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail
8
Continue on ME 25; ME 112
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ossipee Trail
9
Turn left onto Cape Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Road
10
Turn right onto Old Dow Road
475 ft
·
52 sec
·
Old Dow Road
11
Arrive at destination
Old Dow Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Dow Corner, ME
Afternoon in Dow Corner on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Dow Corner, ME covers 13.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ossipee Trail, Main Street, Cape Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.17 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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (ME 25 / William B Clarke Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Westbrook, ME to Dow Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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