Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Alfred, ME
Yaroslav Shuraev
The drive from Westbrook, ME to Alfred, ME covers 30.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, Westbrook Arterial for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Alfred Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kennebunk Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saco Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook, ME and Alfred, ME.
Start on ME 25 Business
Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
Continue on Westbrook Arterial
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto ME 111
Continue on ME 111
Continue on ME 111
Turn right onto Kennebunk Road
Turn slight left onto Saco Road
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Lewiston, Kittery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto ME 111 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.72 | $13.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Westbrook on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Alfred on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
30.5 mi in 38m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Maine Turnpike.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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.
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 30.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
363 ft
Total Descent
165 ft
Highest Point
321 ft
~28.4 mi in
Elevation Range
273 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westbrook, ME and Alfred, ME, road signs point toward Lewiston and Kittery.
Lewiston
Kittery
Founded 1814
Westbrook is a city in Maine.
Top landmarks
Founded 1794
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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