How far is Auburn, ME from West Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and West Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and West Scarborough.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
23.9 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway
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Turn right onto Route 1
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Turn left onto Pine Point Road
58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and West Scarborough.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
23.9 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to West Scarborough?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Auburn and 20.6 miles from West Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (59.99 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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