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

The driving distance from Farmingdale, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.61 mi
01h 03m
Flight
55.77 mi
89.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.77 mi
Kilometers
89.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.61 mi
Kilometers
97.54 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sat, May 30, 8:04 PM EDT
Return by in Farmingdale
Sat, May 30, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmingdale
2026-05-30T19:01
Arrive West Scarborough
Sat, May 30, 8:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmingdale
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Farmingdale
29.7 mi
00h 31m
To West Scarborough
30.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bowman Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Bowman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maine Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Maine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmingdale 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Avenue
47.8 mi · 79%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 7%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 4%
Bowman Street
0.04 mi
Pine Point Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 31m from Farmingdale
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Farmingdale and 30.9 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Farmingdale and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmingdale and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 55.77 mi (89.76 km).

Farmingdale

#1 Farmingdale

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,925
Coordinates44.2445100, -69.7714300
Altitude16
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: Bowman Street (-69.77152, 44.244248)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmingdale and West Scarborough. The current time is 19:01:12.

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.