Origin
Westbrook, ME
Afternoon in Westbrook on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westbrook, ME to Long Island, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
14 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
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Long Island, ME
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Westbrook, ME to Long Island, ME covers 14 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Great Diamond - Diamond Cove, Portland - Little Diamond, Stroudwater Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Great Diamond - Diamond Cove. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near William B Clarke Drive.
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 14 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (William B Clarke Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
William B Clarke Drive
Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1A
Continue onto US 1A toward US 1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great Diamond - Diamond Cove | 2.8 mi | 28m |
| Portland - Little Diamond | 2.1 mi | 15m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 295 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Little Diamond - Great Diamond | 0.9 mi | 7m |
| US 1A | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
— 2.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook, ME and Long Island, ME.
1
Start on ME 25 Business
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
5
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto I 295; US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295; US 1
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
9
Continue on US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn straight onto Portland - Little Diamond
2.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Portland - Little Diamond
13
Turn right onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond
0.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Little Diamond - Great Diamond
14
Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
2.8 mi
·
28 min
·
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
15
Continue on Ponce Landing
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Ponce Landing
16
Turn right onto Island Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Avenue
17
Turn left onto Parson Lane
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Parson Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Parson Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Long Island, ME
Afternoon in Long Island on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
14 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
1h 6m 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 Long Island, ME covers 14 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Diamond - Diamond Cove, Portland - Little Diamond, Stroudwater Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.25 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 14 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (William B Clarke Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Westbrook, ME to Long Island, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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