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

The driving distance from Boothbay, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
66.46 mi
01h 19m
Flight
43.19 mi
69.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.19 mi
Kilometers
69.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.46 mi
Kilometers
106.95 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Fri, May 1, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Boothbay
Fri, May 1, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boothbay
2026-04-30T23:07
Arrive West Scarborough
Fri, May 1, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boothbay
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
32.6 mi
00h 39m
To West Scarborough
33.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wiscasset Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 40%
Route 1
10.3 mi · 15%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 14%
Wiscasset Road
4.83 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 39m from Boothbay
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Boothbay and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 32.6 miles from Boothbay and 33.8 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Boothbay and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 43.19 mi (69.51 km).

Boothbay

#1 Boothbay

Town in Maine

Population3,203
Coordinates43.8764700, -69.6336600
Altitude37
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: Wiscasset Road (-69.633707, 43.876521)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 Boothbay and West Scarborough. The current time is 23:07:36.

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.