Origin
Woolwich, ME
Late night in Woolwich on Thursday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woolwich, ME to West Point, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woolwich, ME
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West Point, ME
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Woolwich, ME to West Point, ME covers 14.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Road, West Point Road, High Street 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 $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 32m drive with frequent turns across 14.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 8 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
ME 209 / High Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 209 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 8 mi | 13m |
| West Point Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sebasco Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Marshall Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Leeman Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woolwich, ME and West Point, ME.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
64 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Leeman Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Continue on Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Vine Street
7
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marshall Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 209
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
10
Continue on Bridge Street
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Continue on ME 209
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Road
12
Turn right onto Sebasco Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sebasco Road
13
Turn left onto West Point Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Point Road
14
Turn right onto Carrying Place Road
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Carrying Place Road
15
Arrive at destination
Carrying Place Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
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 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $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
West Point, ME
Late night in West Point on Thursday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
12 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
32m 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 Woolwich, ME to West Point, ME covers 14.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, West Point Road, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Woolwich, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 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 32m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Woolwich, ME to West Point, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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