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

The driving distance from Bristol, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.77 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.36 mi
82.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.36 mi
Kilometers
82.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.77 mi
Kilometers
110.68 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-12T20:34
Arrive West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 9:58 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 Bristol
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 Bristol
33.8 mi
00h 42m
To West Scarborough
35 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bristol Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Bristol Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2175 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2729 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 39%
Route 1
15.5 mi · 22%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 13%
Bristol Road
5.7 mi · 8%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.46 mi · 4%
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
+17.4 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 42m from Bristol
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol 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 Bristol to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 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 33.8 miles from Bristol and 35 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol 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 Bristol and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.66 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,796
Coordinates43.9575800, -69.5092100
Altitude22
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: Bristol Road (-69.509243, 43.957582)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
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
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and West Scarborough. The current time is 20:34:41.

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.