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

The driving distance from Damariscotta, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.64 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.64 mi
Kilometers
102.42 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Wed, May 6, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Damariscotta
Thu, May 7, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Damariscotta
2026-05-06T22:03
Arrive West Scarborough
Wed, May 6, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Damariscotta
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 Damariscotta
31.2 mi
00h 38m
To West Scarborough
32.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
48°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2729 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    6.4 mi · 9 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 Damariscotta and West Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 42%
Route 1
15.5 mi · 24%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 14%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.03 mi · 5%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 3%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 38m from Damariscotta
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Damariscotta and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 31.2 miles from Damariscotta and 32.4 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Damariscotta and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 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 Damariscotta and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.66 km).

Damariscotta

#1 Damariscotta

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA

Population2,158
Coordinates44.0328600, -69.5186600
Altitude15
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 (-69.51866, 44.03286)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.75
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.88 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.03 $20.06
Premium $4.86 $10.93 $21.86
Diesel $6.00 $13.49 $26.99

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Damariscotta and West Scarborough. The current time is 22:03:39.

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.