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

The driving distance from Gouldsboro, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.26 mi
03h 13m
Flight
132.51 mi
213.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.51 mi
Kilometers
213.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.26 mi
Kilometers
301.37 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Gouldsboro
Sun, May 31, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gouldsboro
2026-05-31T09:08
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gouldsboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Gouldsboro
84.6 mi
01h 36m
To West Scarborough
102.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Gouldsboro Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bay Road

    60 m · 11 sec · West Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    19.2 mi · 29 min · US Highway 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway

    140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    85 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  24. 24

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  40. 40

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  44. 44

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gouldsboro and West Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 27%
US Highway 1
20.5 mi · 11%
Route 1
19.7 mi · 11%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 9%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

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

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 36m from Gouldsboro
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gouldsboro and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Gouldsboro and 102.7 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gouldsboro and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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 Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 13.4 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gouldsboro and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 132.51 mi (213.26 km).

Gouldsboro

#1 Gouldsboro

City in United States of America

Population1,743
Coordinates44.4784100, -68.0383400
Altitude25
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: West Bay Road (-68.038797, 44.478171)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $26.08
Round trip
$52.15
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $26.08 $52.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $29.46 $58.92
Premium $4.86 $32.11 $64.22
Diesel $6.00 $39.64 $79.28

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gouldsboro and West Scarborough. The current time is 09:08:37.

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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.