How far is Boothbay Harbor, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Boothbay Harbor, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
68.36 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.65 mi
68.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.65 mi
Kilometers
68.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.01 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Tue, Jun 2, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Boothbay Harbor
Tue, Jun 2, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boothbay Harbor
2026-06-02T13:07
Arrive West Scarborough
Tue, Jun 2, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boothbay Harbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Boothbay Harbor
33.6 mi
00h 42m
To West Scarborough
34.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay Harbor and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McClintock Street

    44 m · 13 sec · McClintock Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Townsend Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Townsend Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    966 ft · 28 sec · Wiscasset Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle

    28 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 39%
Route 1
10.3 mi · 15%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 13%
Wiscasset Road
5.12 mi · 7%
Boothbay Road
4.65 mi · 7%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 42m from Boothbay Harbor
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Boothbay Harbor 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 Boothbay Harbor to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Boothbay Harbor and 34.8 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Boothbay Harbor and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Topsham, 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 Topsham.

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boothbay Harbor and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 42.65 mi (68.64 km).

Boothbay Harbor

#1 Boothbay Harbor

Town in Maine

Population2,225
Coordinates43.8523000, -69.6281000
Altitude13
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: (-69.628123, 43.852317)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Boothbay Harbor and West Scarborough. The current time is 13:07:12.

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.