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

The driving distance from Dedham, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
151.09 mi
02h 28m
Flight
115.44 mi
185.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.44 mi
Kilometers
185.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.09 mi
Kilometers
243.15 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Mon, May 4, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Tue, May 5, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive West Scarborough
Mon, May 4, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Dedham
75.2 mi
01h 14m
To West Scarborough
75.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    662 ft · 36 sec · South Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Dedham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lower Dedham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2149 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dedham 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 52%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 33%
Wilson Street
5.75 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.83 mi · 3%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 3%
Lower Dedham Road
3.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 26m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 14m from Dedham
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dedham 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 Dedham to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Dedham and 75.9 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dedham and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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 Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.2 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 10.7 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 10.6 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 Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 115.44 mi (185.79 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dedham

Town in Maine

Population1,666
Coordinates44.6917400, -68.6619800
Altitude24
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: South Road (-68.661717, 44.692339)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.18 L · about $21.03
Round trip
$42.05
10.66 gal · 40.36 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.03 $42.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.76 $47.51
Premium $4.86 $25.89 $51.79
Diesel $6.00 $31.96 $63.93

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dedham and West Scarborough. The current time is 20:28:37.

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.