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

The driving distance from Brownville, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
157.21 mi
02h 46m
Flight
137.34 mi
221.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.34 mi
Kilometers
221.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.21 mi
Kilometers
253 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownville
2026-04-18T06:38
Arrive West Scarborough
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Brownville
78 mi
01h 23m
To West Scarborough
79.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    656 ft · 25 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1 km · 55 sec · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    141 m · 11 sec · North Street

  9. 9

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

    619 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 34%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 32%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 8%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 5%
Dover Road
5.22 mi · 3%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 23m from Brownville
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Brownville and 79.2 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 137.34 mi (221.02 km).

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#1 Brownville

Town of the United States

Population1,197
Coordinates45.3070000, -69.0333700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-69.033188, 45.306883)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21 L · about $21.89
Round trip
$43.79
11.1 gal · 42 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.89 $43.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.74 $49.47
Premium $4.86 $26.96 $53.92
Diesel $6.00 $33.28 $66.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownville and West Scarborough. The current time is 06:38:06.

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.