Origin
Westbrook, ME
Afternoon in Westbrook on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westbrook, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Lake Arrowhead, ME
Ira Bowman
Trip Overview
The drive from Westbrook, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME covers 22.9 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parker Farm Road, Main Street, Plains Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Parker Farm Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parker Farm Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.1 miles (West Buxton Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Buxton Road
Turn right onto West Buxton Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
River Road
At end of road, turn left onto River Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
High Street
Keep slight right at fork onto High Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ME 117 / Cape Road
Turn right onto ME 117 / Cape Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Farm Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Plains Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cape Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Doles Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Dow Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| New Dam Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Parker Farm Road
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook, ME and Lake Arrowhead, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail
9
Turn left onto ME 112
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dow Road
10
Continue on Parker Farm Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Parker Farm Road
11
Turn right onto West Buxton Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Buxton Road
12
Continue on Moderation Street
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Moderation Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto River Road
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
River Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
15
Continue on Plains Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Plains Road
16
Turn right onto ME 117
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cape Road
17
Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Doles Ridge Road
18
Turn left onto New Dam Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Dam Road
19
Turn right onto Old Portland Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Portland Road
20
Turn right onto Crescent Drive
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
Crescent Drive
21
Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pioneer Circle
22
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Circle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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.
Destination
Lake Arrowhead, ME
Afternoon in Lake Arrowhead on Thursday
Local time
4:28 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
42m 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 Lake Arrowhead, ME covers 22.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parker Farm Road, Main Street, Plains Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 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 $3.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.1 miles (West Buxton Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Westbrook, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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