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

The driving distance from Fayette, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
73.03 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.56 mi
97.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.56 mi
Kilometers
97.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.03 mi
Kilometers
117.53 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 30, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Fri, May 1, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-30T21:25
Arrive West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 30, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Fayette
35.7 mi
00h 42m
To West Scarborough
37.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 17

    3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    23.9 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
31.6 mi · 43%
Main Street
8.17 mi · 11%
US 202
6.58 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
00h 42m from Fayette
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Fayette and 37.3 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 60.56 mi (97.46 km).

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#1 Fayette

Town in Maine

Population1,172
Coordinates44.4089600, -70.0336700
Altitude103
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 (-70.033604, 44.408858)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.86 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $6.00 $15.47 $30.94

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and West Scarborough. The current time is 21:25:17.

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.