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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto McClintock Street
44 m · 13 sec · McClintock Street
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Turn left onto Townsend Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Townsend Avenue
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
966 ft · 28 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle
28 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Boothbay Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right
2443 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Turn straight onto Route 1
4.2 mi · 9 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 Boothbay Harbor and West Scarborough.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topsham.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
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).
#1 Boothbay Harbor
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,225 |
| Coordinates | 43.8523000, -69.6281000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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