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

The driving distance from Bridgton, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
45.49 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.19 mi
59.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.19 mi
Kilometers
59.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.49 mi
Kilometers
73.21 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgton
2026-04-16T23:59
Arrive West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgton
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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Bridgton
22.4 mi
00h 32m
To West Scarborough
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3071 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 35 sec · Forest Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    136 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.7 mi · 3 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 Bridgton 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 54%
Maine Turnpike
5.32 mi · 12%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 10%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 8%
Riverside Street
1.86 mi · 4%
Route 1
1.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Continue on Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 32m from Bridgton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bridgton and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Bridgton and 23.1 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bridgton and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgton and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 37.19 mi (59.85 km).

Bridgton

#1 Bridgton

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,509
Coordinates44.0547900, -70.7128400
Altitude137
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: Main Street (-70.712881, 44.054816)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgton and West Scarborough. The current time is 23:59:08.

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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.