This 133-mile drive from Dover-Foxcroft to Westbrook in Maine is a manageable one-day adventure, estimated to take about 2 hours and 16 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no highway driving included, so expect a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. With a projected fuel cost of around $21, it's an economical trip for a single day. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent New England feel throughout. This journey is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
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
66.4 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
53.5 mi
58m
I 295
41.4 mi
46m
Dexter Road
11.9 mi
19m
Dover Road
5.2 mi
9m
Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi
6m
Falmouth Spur
3.5 mi
4m
Maine Turnpike
2.6 mi
3m
Newport Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 53.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover-Foxcroft, ME and Westbrook, ME.
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Start on ME 15
461 ft·14 sec·East Main Street
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Turn left onto ME 7
0.7 mi·1 min·South Street
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Continue on ME 7
6.0 mi·10 min·Dexter Road
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Continue on ME 7
5.2 mi·9 min·Dover Road
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Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi·1 min·Church Street
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Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi·1 min·Spring Street
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Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi·1 min·Corinna Road
8
Continue on ME 7
5.9 mi·8 min·Dexter Road
9
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Newport Road
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Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi·6 min·Moosehead Trail
11
Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
142 ft·2 sec·Ox Bow Road
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Continue on Ox Bow Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
14
Merge onto I 95
53 mi·58 min·I 95
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
41 mi·46 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 11Toward I 95: NH-Mass
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Merge onto Falmouth Spur
1.0 mi·1 min·Falmouth Spur
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi·3 min·Falmouth Spur
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
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Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·3 min·Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 48Toward ME 25, US 302Use the slight right lane.
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Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Larrabee Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi·1 min·Westbrook Arterial
24
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi·39 sec·William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft·13 sec·Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.4 mi·44 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
ME 25 Business
Trip Plan
Given this drive's 2-hour, 16-minute duration and local road nature, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Westbrook with ample time for activities. Since there are no designated stops and it's a relatively short trip, you can easily pull over when you need a break or want to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since this is a local drive where services might be less frequent than on major highways; the estimated fuel cost is $21. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits as you pass through different towns along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.4 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, ME, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 miles.
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 29 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 27m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westbrook, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dover-Foxcroft, 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 Dover-Foxcroft, ME
This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 81.2 and 132.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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81.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
5
122.6 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 95: NH-Mass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
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126.4 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
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129.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward ME 25, US 302
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
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132.4 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.39 one way
$42.79 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$23.54
$47.08
premium
$4.86
$25.45
$50.90
diesel
$5.61
$29.34
$58.69
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Maine Turnpike
(2.6 mi)$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.9
0
$13.95
$6.38
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.63
$5.32
EV Truck/SUV
53.2
0
$18.61
$8.51
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Late night
in Dover-Foxcroft on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Westbrook, ME
Late night
in Westbrook on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Augusta, ME
66 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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 91.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' as you make your way from Dover-Foxcroft to Westbrook. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads like South Street, Dexter Road, and Dover Road for the entire 133 miles. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating through towns and rural areas for the full duration, with no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway cruising. The character of the road will likely shift as you pass through different communities, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.2 miles in near I 295.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 132.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.2 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 126.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Westbrook, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
81.2 mi in|~1h 43m|via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westbrook, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.2 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 126.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westbrook, ME before heading back.
