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

The driving distance from Greenbush, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
161.96 mi
02h 42m
Flight
135.1 mi
217.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.1 mi
Kilometers
217.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.96 mi
Kilometers
260.65 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Mon, Jun 1, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Greenbush
Mon, Jun 1, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-06-01T18:16
Arrive West Scarborough
Mon, Jun 1, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Greenbush
80.3 mi
01h 21m
To West Scarborough
81.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower River Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Lower River Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbush 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
92.4 mi · 57%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 31%
Main Road
9.79 mi · 6%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 3%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stillwater Avenue

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 21m from Greenbush
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Greenbush and Sunny near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Greenbush and 81.6 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Greenbush and Sunny near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 3.1 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 6.7 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 Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 135.1 mi (217.43 km).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
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: Lower River Road (-68.650836, 45.080316)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.05
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.53 $45.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.45 $50.90
Premium $4.86 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $6.00 $34.24 $68.49

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbush and West Scarborough. The current time is 18:16:51.

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.