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

The driving distance from Friendship, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
82.42 mi
01h 39m
Flight
59.83 mi
96.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.83 mi
Kilometers
96.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.65 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Friendship
Fri, Apr 17, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendship
2026-04-17T04:53
Arrive West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friendship
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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Friendship
40.8 mi
00h 49m
To West Scarborough
41.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harbor Road

    11 m · 5 sec · Harbor Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waldoboro Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Waldoboro Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Friendship Road

    7 mi · 17 min · Friendship Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendship 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 32%
Route 1
23.2 mi · 28%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 11%
Friendship Road
7 mi · 8%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Atlantic Highway
2.98 mi · 4%
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 49m from Friendship
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Friendship and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Friendship and 41.6 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Friendship and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendship and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 59.83 mi (96.29 km).

Friendship

#1 Friendship

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population1,143
Coordinates43.9836900, -69.3339400
Altitude36
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: Harbor Road (-69.334298, 43.98378)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.86 $14.14 $28.27
Diesel $6.00 $17.45 $34.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendship and West Scarborough. The current time is 04:53:36.

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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.