How far is Benton, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Benton, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.94 mi
01h 31m
Flight
81.56 mi
131.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.56 mi
Kilometers
131.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.94 mi
Kilometers
146.35 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Fri, May 1, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Benton
Fri, May 1, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-05-01T09:56
Arrive West Scarborough
Fri, May 1, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Benton
44.9 mi
00h 45m
To West Scarborough
46.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and West Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Sebasticook Bridge Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    91 m · 7 sec · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2312 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    967 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and West Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 56%
Western Avenue
30.3 mi · 33%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 5%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 2%
Neck Road
1.7 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 45m from Benton
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Benton and 46.1 miles from West Scarborough.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowdoinham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 81.56 mi (131.26 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,720
Coordinates44.5861800, -69.5508800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Sebasticook Bridge Road (-69.550945, 44.586095)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.33
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.66 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.86 $15.59 $31.19
Diesel $6.00 $19.25 $38.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and West Scarborough. The current time is 09:56:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.